Vanderbilt Reef
Protected Area
Point Bridget
Why dive here
With 58+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Vanderbilt Reef offers some of Alaska's richest reef diving. Water ranges 5-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
Vanderbilt Reef in Alaska gives you a glimpse into a chilly, productive ecosystem. You'll often find dense schools of eulachon and Pacific herring, a real draw for larger predators like harbour porpoise and even orcas passing through. Green sea urchins carpet the rocky areas. It's a spot for divers who appreciate colder water diving and observing dynamic schooling behaviour.
Typical Vanderbilt Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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 Vanderbilt Reef
Vanderbilt Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Vanderbilt Reef, 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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