Race Rocks - Great Race
Protected Area
Lower Dungeness
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Race Rocks - Great Race offers some of Pacific Northwest's richest reef diving. Water ranges 7-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
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Typical Race Rocks - Great Race Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 11°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Race Rocks - Great Race
Race Rocks - Great Race Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Race Rocks - Great Race, 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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