Am/Pm Beach
Protected Area
Chuckanut Island
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Am/Pm Beach offers some of Pacific Northwest's richest shore diving. Water ranges 7-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
Am/Pm Beach is a solid choice for an easy Pacific Northwest dive, especially if you're looking for a relaxing shallow soak. The maximum depth of 13m makes it a great spot for newer divers, or just for shaking off the rust. You’ll spend your time poking around the rocky bottom, finding sculpins hunkered down, maybe a crab scuttling past. It’s not a drift dive, so you can really take your time exploring the nooks and crannies. We’ve found the entry to be quite manageable, which is always a plus in this region.
Typical Am/Pm Beach Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Am/Pm Beach
Am/Pm Beach Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Am/Pm Beach, sourced from NOAA buoy & Copernicus Marine data - nearest station: 9449880 - Friday Harbor, WA (27km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
16.51°C
62°F · Range: 10.5–15.6°C
Air Temperature
15.7°C
60°F
Current Speed
11.4 cm/s
Direction: SE (127.9°)
Salinity
20.02 PSU
Wind Speed
1.6 m/s
3.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.6 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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