

Best for beginner divers, 2-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Edmonds Breakwater is a versatile shore-entry site in Puget Sound featuring an artificial reef and a wreck. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths between 2 and 12 metres with an average of 10 metres. Divers and snorkellers encounter marine life including harbour seals, California sea lions, and various nudibranchs such as Hermissenda and Monterey dorids. Mottled stars and rock crabs are very common on the structures. Visibility varies significantly from 1 to 12 metres, and conditions can include mild currents and surf. Due to regular vessel movement, divers must remain vigilant regarding boat traffic. The site provides facilities including toilets, showers, and rinse stations.
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Reading tide tables and arriving at the correct tidal phase is essential for managing current speed.
Shore entry is available near Brackett's Landing in Edmonds.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 12m
Visibility
1-12m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Divers regularly encounter harbour seals, California sea lions, and Steller sea lions. Common invertebrates include Hermissenda nudibranchs, egg-yolk jellyfish, mottled stars, and rock crabs.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its straightforward shore entry and manageable depths ranging from 2 to 12 metres.
The site depth ranges from 2 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Edmonds Breakwater is a shore entry site located approximately 100 metres from the shore.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Edmonds Breakwater in Edmonds requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Edmonds Breakwater in Edmonds are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Edmonds Breakwater in Edmonds should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Edmonds Breakwater in Edmonds typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Edmonds Breakwater in Edmonds typically ranges from 1 metres to 12 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.