Woods Rock
Why dive here
With 58+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Woods Rock offers some of Alaska's richest diving. Water ranges 5-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
Woods Rock offers a genuine taste of Alaskan diving, not for the faint of heart but rewarding for those who brave the chill. You’ll be exploring a rocky habitat, often in relatively shallow water, where the real show is the macro life and the chance encounters with larger, cold-water residents. Keep an eye out for the big skates cruising the bottom and the impressive sunflower stars clinging to the rocks. It’s a good spot for divers keen on observing species like spiny dogfish and various salmon species, especially during their runs, though visibility can vary widely with the seasons and local weather.
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 Woods Rock
Woods Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Woods Rock, 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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