Ansell Point Dive Site
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Ansell Point Dive Site offers some of Pacific Northwest's richest shore diving. Water ranges 7-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ansell Point doesn't shout for attention, it just quietly delivers. We love it because it’s consistently good, a reliable spot when you're craving a dive without a lot of fuss. Drop in from the shore, often right into a school of Pacific herring or sardines so thick it feels like swimming through a silver cloud. We've seen fat Common Seals cruising through the kelp, their eyes following you with an almost bored curiosity. Look for the Spotted Ratfish, they have a way of seeming ancient, scuttling along the rocky bottom. It’s a great site for photographers who appreciate the subtle drama of the PNW, and for divers who prefer to take their time exploring. If you hit it at high tide, the visibility tends to be at its best.
Typical Ansell Point Dive Site Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 11°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Nearest Dive Centres to Ansell Point Dive Site
Dive shops near Ansell Point Dive Site
Sea Dragon Charters
UBC Aqua Society
The Diving Locker
International Diving Centre
Rowand's Reef Scuba Shop
Diving Sports Canada
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ansell Point Dive Site
Ansell Point Dive Site Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ansell Point Dive Site, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 9449880 - Friday Harbor, WA (27km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
11°C
53°F · Range: 9.6–11.4°C
Air Temperature
11°C
51°F
Current Speed
3.16 cm/s
Direction: E (108.4°)
Salinity
23.61 PSU
Wind Speed
1.8 m/s
3.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.3 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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