Lanes Cove
Protected Area
Two Penny Loaf
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - Lanes Cove offers some of New England's richest reef diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Lanes Cove is a popular shore dive in New England, often used for training and shake-out dives. Expect depths around 10-12m with a silty bottom and scattered rocks. You'll likely spot crabs, lobsters, and flounder tucked into the substrate, along with the occasional sculpin. It’s a solid choice for newer divers or for getting back in the water after a break, especially when other sites are too exposed.
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 Lanes Cove
Lanes Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lanes Cove, 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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