

Best for beginner divers, 12-15m, shore entry, moderate current.
Fort Flagler Pier is a shore-accessible site in Puget Sound featuring an artificial reef structure. Divers typically explore depths between 12 and 15 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres. Conditions include moderate currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Due to water temperatures between 8 and 10 degrees Celsius, a drysuit or thick wetsuit is required. Divers should monitor their distance from structure debris to avoid entanglement and plan entries around slack tide to manage current strength. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, and a cafe, making it a convenient location for beginner divers.
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Patient divers who search the crevices and structural spaces beneath the pier are rewarded with sightings of giant Pacific octopus.
Located at Fort Flagler State Park on Marrowstone Island, Jefferson County, Washington.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
8-10°C
Current
Moderate
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though they should plan their entry around slack tide to manage the moderate current.
The site ranges from 12 to 15 metres in depth, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Fort Flagler Pier is a shore-accessible dive site.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Hazards include entanglement risks from structure debris, low or variable visibility, and strong currents.
Diving at Fort Flagler Pier in Port Townsend requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Fort Flagler Pier in Port Townsend. Water temperatures range from 8°C to 10°C.
Expect moderate currents at Fort Flagler Pier in Port Townsend. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Fort Flagler Pier in Port Townsend typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.