The premier shore diving sites in Washington are found throughout the Puget Sound area. We have included our favorites in and around Seattle, stretching as far South as Tacoma, Fox Island, and the Gig Harbor areas. All have unique inlets and coves, and are easily accessible shore diving opportunities for your enjoyment. Bear in mind the conditions vary considerably with the changing tides, currents and seasons of the year. Check with your local resource providers for the information to make your dive experience the safest and best possible. Enjoy!

Washington

Divers will travel far and wide to find the best diving. But those who live in the United States have plenty of great diving on their doorstep as well, with plentiful access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. From warm-water reefs to temperate seas, here are some of the top places to scuba dive in the United States.

United States

This is an advance diving site mainly because of the swim and the currents.  You must time your dive rather precisely to ensure you are not swept in the wrong direction!  For those who can brave the hardships, some fascinating sea life awaits you on the bridge piers including some spectacular anemones.

From Seattle, take the Edmonds/Kingston ferry to 104.  Continue North to Port Gamble, and you'll see the following street just before the turnoff to the bridge.

Hood Canal Bridge