Front Beach
Protected Area
Straitsmouth Island
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - Front Beach offers some of New England's richest diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Front Beach, a popular shore dive, offers easy access for local divers. Expect typical New England temperate water diving, with visibility often around 5-10 meters. We’ve spotted crabs, lobsters, and various small schooling fish along the rocky bottom. It’s a reliable spot for a quick dive or checking gear, particularly for those new to cold water conditions.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Front Beach
Front Beach Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Front Beach, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (42.6, -70.6) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
15°C
59°F · Range: 12.8–18.1°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
3.78 m/s
7.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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