

Best for advanced divers, 20-42m, boat entry, mild current.
Burnham Rocks is a marine dive site located off Cape Ann, featuring a topography of reefs, walls, and canyons. This site is suitable for advanced divers due to its depth range of 20 to 42 metres and the requirement for boat access. Divers should be aware that the site is deep. Conditions include mild currents and visibility typically ranging between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures are cold, fluctuating between 3C and 14C throughout the year. As a boat-only site, it offers a challenging environment for experienced divers looking to explore the varied underwater structures of the Cape Ann region.
42.54000, -70.68112
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Located in open waters outside of Gloucester Harbor.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-42m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
3-14°C
Current
Mild
The site reaches depths between 20 and 42 metres.
No, Burnham Rocks is classified as an advanced dive site.
Access to Burnham Rocks is by boat only.
Water temperatures range from 3C in February to 14C during the summer months.
The primary hazard at this site is the depth.
Diving at Burnham Rocks in Gloucester requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Burnham Rocks in Gloucester. Water temperatures range from 3°C to 14°C.