Picketts Point
Protected Area
Marsh Island and Days Creek CR
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - Picketts Point offers some of New England's richest diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Picketts Point offers an accessible shore dive, a solid choice for a casual afternoon in New England. You’ll find kelp beds and rocky outcroppings, home to lobsters, crabs, and plenty of sculpin. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking to practice skills or for anyone wanting an easy entry into the local marine environment without strong currents.
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 Picketts Point
Picketts Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Picketts 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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