Point Reef
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Point Reef offers some of Pacific Northwest's richest reef diving. Water ranges 7-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
Point Reef, a local favourite in the Pacific Northwest, offers a solid dive for those familiar with the region's cooler waters and unique ecosystems. You'll likely spot plenty of Dungeness crabs scuttling across the seabed, and depending on the season, schools of Pacific herring or sardine can be thick enough to create a shimmering wall. Keep an eye out for the Sunflower stars, they're always impressive in size, and we often see various shrimp species, like the Roughpatch or Sidestriped, tucked into crevices. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, generally calm and suited to divers who appreciate the subtler beauty of a temperate reef.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 11°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Point Reef
Point Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Point 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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