Halibut Point
Protected Area
Straitsmouth Island
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - Halibut Point offers some of New England's richest reef diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Halibut Point offers a straightforward shore dive, popular with local divers for its easy access and typically calm conditions. We’ve found decent visibility here, especially on an incoming tide. Expect to see typical New England marine life, like lobsters tucked into crevices, some anenomes, and various small fish. It’s a solid spot for a relaxed dive, particularly good for newer drysuit divers getting comfortable with their gear.
Typical Halibut Point 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 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Halibut Point
Halibut Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Halibut Point, 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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