

Best for beginner divers, 2-6m, shore entry, moderate current.
Meadowdale Wharf is a shallow artificial reef site in Puget Sound, offering depths between 2 and 6 metres. This shore-entry dive is suitable for beginners, though divers must navigate surf and shore break during entry. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres, with moderate currents present. The artificial structures attract diverse marine life, including common orange sea pens, rock crabs, and various snails. Divers may also encounter harbor seals, egg-yolk jellyfish, Monterey dorids, Pacific lion's mane jellyfish, sunflower stars, ochre sea stars, shrimp, and mottled stars. Due to the presence of fishing lines and ropes, maintain awareness of entanglement risks and watch for boat traffic while at the surface.
47.85277, -122.33703
Use a compass to navigate the underwater grid system of trails.
Parking lot is a step away from the beach. No boats allowed.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 6m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Moderate
Divers regularly record orange sea pens, rock crabs, and snails at this site. Other species include harbor seals, egg-yolk jellyfish, Monterey dorids, Pacific lion's mane jellyfish, sunflower stars, ochre sea stars, shrimp, and mottled stars.
Yes, the shallow depths of 2 to 6 metres make this site suitable for beginners, though they should be prepared for shore entry through surf and moderate currents.
The site is shallow, with depths ranging from 2 to 6 metres.
This is a shore dive. Divers should enter during a lull in the surf to manage the shore break.
Yes, the shallow depth of 2 to 6 metres makes this site accessible for snorkelling, provided you remain aware of boat traffic and potential entanglement hazards.
Hazards include boat traffic, entanglement in fishing lines or ropes around the artificial reef, and surf during the shore entry.
Diving at Meadowdale Wharf in Edmonds requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Expect moderate currents at Meadowdale Wharf in Edmonds. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Meadowdale Wharf in Edmonds typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.