Split Rock
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - Split Rock offers some of New England's richest diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Split Rock is a classic New England shore dive, perfect for knocking the rust off your gear. We’re talking rocky bottoms and kelp forests here, with plenty of crabs and lobsters tucked into crevices. Expect decent visibility on calm days, but it can drop fast after a storm. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking to practice skills or anyone who enjoys hunting for macro life 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 Split Rock
Split Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Split Rock, 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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