Quequitz Reefs
Why dive here
With 58+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Quequitz Reefs offers some of Alaska's richest diving. Water ranges 5-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
Quequitz Reefs offers a glimpse into Alaska's unique underwater environment, a surprising contrast to the ice-diving images many envision. We're talking cool water diving here, so bring your drysuit. Down below, we’ve found decent formations of bubblegum coral clinging to the rocky substrate, adding a surprising splash of color. Keep an eye out for the big stuff too, like giant octopus tucked into crevices or the occasional Big Skate gliding by. It’s a site that rewards patience and a keen eye, particularly if you appreciate the subtler beauty of a colder ecosystem.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 11°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Quequitz Reefs
Quequitz Reefs Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Quequitz Reefs, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (57, -135.4) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
11°C
51°F · Range: 8.5–12.8°C
Air Temperature
8°C
47°F
Wind Speed
6.44 m/s
12.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1007.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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