

Best for beginner divers, 6-7m, boat entry, mild current.
Salt Rock is a shallow reef site located off Cape Ann, offering a consistent depth of 6 to 7 metres. This site is suitable for beginner divers, featuring mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 10 metres. Access is strictly by boat. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 5C in winter to 18C during the summer months. Divers should plan for thermal protection, such as a drysuit or a 7mm wetsuit, particularly outside the warmer summer season. Species recorded around this area include harbor seals, gray seals, wrasses, common lobsters, sea ravens, pufferfish, horseshoe crabs, pipefish, various crabs, common sea stars, temperate bass, righteye flounder, and shrimp.
42.56302, -70.75442
Check locally for current boat charter availability before planning your trip, as facilities are not fixed at this site. Water temperatures drop sharply in winter, so pack a drysuit or a 7mm wetsuit if you are diving outside the June to September window.
Salt Rock is a dry rock off the coast of Manchester, accessed by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-7m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
5-18°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include harbor seals, gray seals, wrasses, common lobsters, sea ravens, pufferfish, horseshoe crabs, pipefish, crabs, common sea stars, temperate bass, righteye flounder, and shrimp.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow 6 to 7 metre depth and mild currents.
The site maintains a consistent depth of 6 to 7 metres.
Salt Rock is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
Water temperatures range from 5C in winter to 18C in summer. A drysuit or 7mm wetsuit is recommended outside the June to September window.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Salt Rock in Manchester-by-the-Sea. Water temperatures range from 5°C to 18°C.