Plum Cove
Protected Area
Two Penny Loaf
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - Plum Cove offers some of New England's richest reef diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Plum Cove, tucked away in New England, is a reliable shore dive. Expect a sandy bottom sloping gently to about 12 metres, with scattered boulders and rock formations providing cover for crabs and small fish. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking to get comfortable with their gear or for anyone wanting an easy, uncrowded afternoon dip. You’ll often find nudibranchs clinging to the kelp closer to shore.
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 Plum Cove
Plum Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Plum 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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