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    Sund Rock dive site
    reef
    10-25m
    Pacific Northwest, United States
    Sund Rock Conservation Area

    Sund Rock

    Best months: Sep–Jan

    Protected Area

    Sund Rock Conservation Area

    Why dive here

    With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Sund Rock offers some of Pacific Northwest's richest reef diving. Water ranges 7-17°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeSep–Jan
    WetsuitA drysuit
    Marine lifeHumpback Whales, Orcas and Seals & Sea Lions · 35+ species recorded
    Water7-17°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-25m

    Sund Rock, tucked away in Washington’s Hood Canal, is a classic Pacific Northwest shore dive. You’ll navigate a series of rocky shelves and mini-walls, finding giant Pacific octopuses tucked into crevices, lingcod lurking, and wolf eels peeking from their dens. It’s a reliable spot for macro life and suits divers who enjoy a little current and don't mind the chillier water.

    Typical Sund Rock Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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.

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    Nearest Dive Centres to Sund Rock

    Dive shops near Sund Rock

    YSS Dive

    4km away
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    Hoodsport 'N Dive

    4km away
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    Exotic Aquatics Ltd.

    50km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sund Rock

    Sund Rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sund Rock, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 9449880 - Friday Harbor, WA (27km away)

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    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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