

Best for beginner divers, 3-32m, shore entry, moderate current.
Alki Beach Park in Puget Sound offers a diverse shore-accessible dive featuring natural reef, artificial reef structures, and wreck sections. The site spans depths from 3 to 32 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Divers should prepare for moderate currents and variable visibility ranging from 3 to 15 metres. Slack tide is recommended for the most manageable conditions. The site is suitable for beginners, though cold water temperatures and potential hazards like entanglement and surge require careful planning and appropriate thermal protection. Facilities at the park include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms. Night diving is also permitted at this location.
47.57820, -122.41573
The area within 150 feet of the Seacrest Public Fishing Pier is excluded from the octopus preserve and marked by buoys.
Popular urban park near Alki offering three large coves with good access.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-32m
Visibility
3-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is rated for beginner divers, though the presence of moderate currents and variable visibility requires good buoyancy control and situational awareness.
The site features a depth range of 3 to 32 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Alki Beach Park is a shore-accessible dive site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallower sections of the reef are accessible from the shore.
Divers should be prepared for cold water, entanglement risks around structures, low visibility, strong currents, and surge.
Diving at Alki Beach Park in Seattle requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Expect moderate currents at Alki Beach Park in Seattle. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Alki Beach Park in Seattle typically ranges from 3 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.