Arbutus Point
Protected Area
Kellett Bluff Voluntary No-take
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Arbutus Point offers some of Pacific Northwest's richest diving. Water ranges 7-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
Arbutus Point is one of those Pacific Northwest spots that often gets overlooked, but we think it’s worth a look if you’re in the area. It’s an intermediate dive, reaching a comfortable 23 meters, making it good for divers who have a few cold water dives under their belts but don't want anything too strenuous. We’ve found the slope here generally offers good visibility, letting you really take in the usual suspects: plenty of greenlings, rockfish tucked into crevices, and if you’re patient, a grumpy wolf eel peeking out from its den. Look for nudibranchs on the kelp fronds as you ascend.
Typical Arbutus Point Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Cold water this month (avg 11°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Arbutus Point
Arbutus Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Arbutus Point, 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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