Bell Island
Protected Area
Bell Island Voluntary No-take
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Bell Island offers some of Pacific Northwest's richest diving. Water ranges 7-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
Bell Island offers a classic Pacific Northwest dive experience, with cool, green waters and abundant macro life. We typically see nudibranchs, various crabs, and small fish tucked into the rocky crevices. The conditions can be challenging with currents and surge, so it's a spot best suited for experienced cold-water divers comfortable with low visibility. It's a solid choice for a local dive when the conditions align.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 11°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Nearest Dive Centres to Bell Island
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Ogden Point Dive Centre
Wilson Diving Corp.
Gone Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bell Island
Bell Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bell Island, 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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