Charles Reef
Protected Area
Eames Tidelands
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Charles Reef offers some of Pacific Northwest's richest reef diving. Water ranges 7-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
Charles Reef offers a decent slice of what the Pacific Northwest is all about. Drop down and you’ll find yourself amongst kelp swaying with the mild currents, often a good spot to catch a glimpse of a curious Spotted Ratfish nosing through the fronds. We’ve had pleasant dives here, nothing too dramatic, but always interesting to spot the various bottom dwellers like Blackbelly Eelpouts tucked into crevices or a Common Seal cruising by. It’s a solid pick for divers looking for a relaxed exploration of the local critters without any major challenges.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 11°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Nearest Dive Centres to Charles Reef
Dive shops near Charles Reef
Dive and Sea Sports
Ocean Quest Dive Centre
Oceaner Sporting Goods Canada
Diving Sports Canada
Rowand's Reef Scuba Shop
The Diving Locker
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Charles Reef
Charles Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Charles Reef, 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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