Salt Island
Protected Area
Milk Island
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - Salt Island offers some of New England's richest diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Salt Island in New England offers a robust shore dive. You'll find rockfish nestled in crevices and often see lobsters scuttling across the bottom. The site is best suited for divers comfortable with colder water and New England conditions, ideal for a relaxed hunt for macro life.
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 Salt Island
Salt Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Salt Island, 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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