

Best for intermediate divers, 2-21m, shore entry, strong current.
Edmonds Oil Dock is a shore-accessible artificial reef and wreck site located in Puget Sound. Divers and snorkellers can explore depths ranging from 2 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 21 metres. The site is suitable for intermediate divers due to strong currents and potential entanglement risks within the structure. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 12 metres. Entry is via the shore, where divers should assess the surf break before proceeding. The site features active boat traffic, requiring careful navigation. Facilities at the location include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station. Night diving is permitted, and dives typically last around 50 minutes.
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Be careful not to go too close to the cabazon males as they will try to knock you due to their heightened sense of aggression from their eggs being close.
Take Exit 177 off I-5 and head West toward the Edmonds-Kingston Ferry on 104. Just before the ferry, take a left on Dayton, and then another left onto Admiral Way. Follow this road into Marina Beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 21m
Visibility
5-12m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
The site is rated for intermediate divers due to strong currents, entanglement risks, and the need for solid buoyancy control. While the shallow end may be accessible, the deeper sections require higher situational awareness.
The site ranges from 2 to 21 metres in depth, with an average depth of 21 metres.
This is a shore-accessible site located approximately 100 metres from the shore.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling, with the shallow end being the most appropriate area for snorkellers.
Hazards include strong currents, active boat traffic, entanglement risks within the artificial reef structure, low visibility, and a surf break at the shore entry point.
Diving at Edmonds Oil Dock in Edmonds requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Edmonds Oil Dock in Edmonds can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Edmonds Oil Dock in Edmonds typically ranges from 5 metres to 12 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.