Central Oregon Diving - Pacific Northwest
Central Oregon Diving is your go-to for exploring the chilly, often surprising dive sites of the Pacific Northwest. We'd suggest them if you're keen on drysuit diving or looking to expand your skills in colder freshwater environments. They’re well-suited for local divers or those traveling through who want to hit the lakes and rivers around Oregon.
- Location
- Pacific Northwest, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 44.059574, -121.304650
- Phone
- +1-541-388-3660
- Website
- https://www.centraloregondiving.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- Open Water, Enriched Air Diver, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Go Professional
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- 157, Northeast Greenwood Avenue, Bend, 97701
Dive Sites Near Central Oregon Diving
Central Oregon Diving provides access to 15 dive sites in Pacific Northwest.
- 100 Foot Rock
- Alki Beach Park
- Alki beach Seattle ferry north
- Am/Pm Beach - 13m (shore)
- Ansell Point Dive Site - 5-20m (shore)
- Arachne Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Arachne Reef (reef)
- Arbutus Island - 10-30m (shore)
- Arbutus Point - 23m
- Atkins Reef (reef)
- Atrevida Reef (reef)
- Barnard Castle - 15-35m (pinnacle)
- Bell Island
- Blake Island Reef (reef)
- Blind Reef (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Pacific Northwest
- Adventure Scuba
- Aqua Dive And Water Sports
- Aquatic Sports - SSI
- Blueback Tyee Cove Dive site
- Cottam Point Dive site
- Discount Divers
- Dive and Sea Sports - PADI, Emergency First Response
- Diving Sports Canada - PADI, TDI, PFI, SDI
- Edmonds Underwater Sports
- Evergreen Dive Service - ["PADI"]
Best Time to Dive in Pacific Northwest
The warmest water temperatures in Pacific Northwest occur in August, averaging 16.5°C (up to 15.6°C). The coolest conditions are in February at 6.9°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 7.1°C (air: 6.3°C)
- February: 6.9°C (air: 4.5°C)
- March: 7.7°C (air: 6.6°C)
- April: 9.5°C (air: 8.7°C)
- May: 12.0°C (air: 11.7°C)
- June: 14.0°C (air: 13.7°C)
- July: 15.7°C (air: 14.9°C)
- August: 16.5°C (air: 15.7°C)
- September: 14.3°C (air: 14.0°C)
- October: 11.4°C (air: 10.5°C)
- November: 8.8°C (air: 7.4°C)
- December: 7.7°C (air: 5.5°C)
Marine Life in Pacific Northwest
Home to 38 recorded species including 18 reef fish, 7 crabs & lobsters, 3 whales & dolphins, 2 sharks & rays, 2 clams & mussels, 2 sea urchins.
Notable Marine Life
- Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) - Reef Fish
- coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) - Reef Fish
- Spiny Dogfish (Squalus suckleyi) - Sharks & Rays
- Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) - Reef Fish
- Dungeness Crab (Metacarcinus magister) - Crabs & Lobsters
- Common shore crab (Carcinus maenas) - Crabs & Lobsters
- red salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) - Reef Fish
- California Spot Prawn (Pandalus platyceros) - Crabs & Lobsters
- Slender Crab (Metacarcinus gracilis) - Crabs & Lobsters
- Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Pacific Northwest
Based on average water temperature of 11.0°C, currents 7 cm/s.
- Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 11°C water
- Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories