Washington Pacific Coast Diving?

[renaissancemanjoshua]

I have seen tons of postings regarding the Puget Sound. I have dove quite a bit in the Sound myself. I am looking for information on diving the coast, and am not having much luck. Does anyone care to share their experiences?

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Actually, with the exception of Neah Bay (which is where the coast meets Puget Sound), I don't know that anyone actually dives the coast ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[gig harbor scuba man]

we are doing some hunting in neah bay. We have a Neah Bay charter scheduled with the Porthole Dive Boat scheduled for Sunday June 17th through June 19th. Six dives in Neah Bay over three days. Accommodations and Travel are covered. if you would like to join our charter email me at pbortel@pegasusllc.com

 

[jumbo]

I havent heard of alot of people diving on the actual coast, I bet a boat is mandatory but there probobly is some great diving out there I would like to check it out for sure

JUMBO

 

[Nailer99]

Yeah....our coast is beautifull, but not too shore-diving friendly, I'm thinking. Lotsa pointy rocks and giant floaty-smashy logs.

 

[OE2X]

Pug and I dove off of Tatoosh Island last September. We were at 70' in swim throughs where the surge was sucking/pushing us 5' in and out of these passages. It was fun. Loads of bass and sea life. It was well worth the dives.

Either charter or take your own boat out of Neah Bay.

 

[lamont]

it seems like wreck diving off the coast is pretty much unexplored territory...

 

[Dive_Girl PNW]

I've wondered about diving the coast myself, but have not liked the prospect of prepping for a dive weekend, driving all that way and then getting blown out. Is this more a myth or really something to consider?

 

[OE2X]

If you have your own boat it's less of an issue. Look at the buoy reports as the week progresses. If the swell is smallish then go for it. Summer time is obviously the calmest time.

 

[Jeff=Dive]

My uncle Steve has dove the coast for years.. Oregon coast that is. And he's been diving longer than I've been alive. He has the benefit of owning a zodiak.. which makes for an excellent dive boat. From what he tells me, diving off the Oregon coast is some of the best diving around, in cold watter that is. If the tide pools are that full of life, I can only imagine what Becon Rock looks like at 20-50ft. Next time I'm down to visit the family.. I'll be sure to head out with him, and post a review here.