Garbage Beach
Protected Area
Quissett Harbor I Conservation Restriction
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - Garbage Beach offers some of New England's richest diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Garbage Beach, despite the name, offers a straightforward shore dive in New England. You’ll find an assortment of discarded items, sure, but it's also a surprisingly good spot to encounter local species like crabs, lobsters, and flounder hiding among the debris. It's a convenient training site or a casual outing for divers looking to practice skills without deep dives. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical for many New England shore entries.
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 Garbage Beach
Garbage Beach Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Garbage 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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