Horsehead
Protected Area
Dumpling
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - Horsehead offers some of New England's richest diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
We know Horsehead for its unique rock formations, which really do resemble a horse's head if you look closely. It’s a shallow dive, usually 10-15 meters, making it good for newer divers or those looking for a longer bottom time. Expect to see plenty of lobsters tucked into crevices and various schooling fish darting among the kelp. It’s a solid local dive, not flashy, but reliable for an afternoon splash.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Dive shops near Horsehead
The Dive Shop
Giant Stride Dive Shop
Bob’s Sea & Ski
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Horsehead
Horsehead Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Horsehead, 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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