

Best for beginner divers, 5-8m, shore entry, mild current.
Fort Stark offers a shore-entry dive featuring a combination of reef and wall topography. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 8 metres and an average depth of 7 metres. Divers navigate through areas of rockweed and kelp-covered boulders. Conditions include mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 9 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 4C in February to 17C in late summer. Divers should remain aware of potential hazards, including boat traffic, entanglement risks, surf, and periods of low visibility. Parking is available at the site.
43.05900, -70.71249
It is best to dive at high tide as it is too shallow to dive at low tide.
The entrance to the Fort and the parking lot was closed due to ongoing construction. Do not park along Wild Rose Lane or to the area before the entrance to the Park as parking is limited to New Castle Island Residents only.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-8m
Visibility
5-9m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
4-17°C
Current
Mild
Yes, this site is considered suitable for beginners.
The depth ranges from 5 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres.
Fort Stark is a shore-entry dive site.
Divers should be cautious of boat traffic, entanglement risks, surf, and low visibility.
Diving at Fort Stark in New Castle requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Fort Stark in New Castle. Water temperatures range from 4°C to 17°C.
Fort Stark in New Castle typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Fort Stark in New Castle typically ranges from 5 metres to 9 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.