Seattle Dive Tours - Pacific Northwest

The team at Seattle Dive Tours are the people you want to know if you're serious about diving the Pacific Northwest. Forget everything you think you know about cold water diving; these guys will change your mind. We love their focus on local, day-trip diving – no long boat rides, just pure dive time in places like Edmonds Underwater Park or the usually overlooked reefs of Discovery Park. They’re PADI 5 Star, so the training is solid, but it's the personal touch that stands out. We’ve found their instructors genuinely enjoy showing off the local critters. Think massive sunflower stars, grumpy wolf eels peeking from dens, and the occasional giant Pacific octopus wrapping its arms around a rock. The water here feels thick and green, not always gin-clear, but that just adds to the adventure. You’re often drifting through forests of kelp, dappled light filtering down, with the sound of your own breathing and the distant creak of crustaceans. Practical advice? Ask them about the best spots for nudibranchs; they always know where the rare ones are hiding. If you’re a diver who appreciates the bizarre and beautiful, rather than just bright colours, these are your people.

Location
Pacific Northwest, United States, North America
Coordinates
47.581013, -122.385930
Phone
+1 206-265-0006
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.seattledivetours.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:27843]
Address
4217 SW Admiral Way, Seattle, Washington 98116, United States

Dive Sites Near Seattle Dive Tours

Seattle Dive Tours provides access to 15 dive sites in Pacific Northwest.

Other Dive Centres in Pacific Northwest

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

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