Kerry Anne
Protected Area
Wards Rock
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - Kerry Anne offers some of New England's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Kerry Anne is quintessential New England wreck diving, a trawler sitting upright and mostly intact on a flat, sandy bottom. We love how accessible this wreck is, maxing out at 14.4 metres, making it a great option for divers looking to get into wreck specialities without extreme depth. It’s a good size too, big enough to spend a whole dive exploring the deck, looking into the wheelhouse, and poking around the stern, but not so vast you feel like you're missing things. The real beauty of the Kerry Anne, though, is how nature has reclaimed it. Barnacles crust every surface, anemones bloom from the railings, and you’ll often find cunner darting in and out of the superstructure. We’ve seen tautog lurking under the deck plates, big lobsters tucked into every crevice, and on a good day, the visibility lets you appreciate the entire silhouette as you descend. Go on a calm morning, ideally after a few days without strong winds, and you’ll experience it at its best. Just remember your drysuit, this is New England, after all.
Typical Kerry Anne Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Dive shops near Kerry Anne
Bob’s Sea & Ski
The Dive Shop
Giant Stride Dive Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kerry Anne
Kerry Anne Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kerry Anne, 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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