Scuba Diving in Maryland, United States
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Scuba diving in Maryland, United States
Maryland, United States has 32 public dive sites on PickADive. Use the list below to compare mapped sites by depth, access, difficulty, ratings, and reviews before opening a site page.
- Public sites
- 32
- Indexed destination pages
- Reviews
- 0
- Catalog review count
- Rating
- Building
- Reviews are still growing
- Common access
- Boat
- 32 dive sites
Seasonal patterns
Best months, historically in Maryland, United States
Typical conditions by month across dive sites in Maryland, United States— historical patterns, not a forecast.
- Jan98%5°C
- Feb99%5°C
- Mar98%8°C
- Apr100%13°C
- May100%18°C
- Jun100%23°C
- Jul100%28°C
- Aug100%27°C
- Sep99%24°C
- Oct100%19°C
- Nov100%14°C
- Dec99%7°C
From 32 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast
Best dive sites in Maryland, United States
Showing 1–12 of 32
Dominion Reef at the Gooses
Maryland · Up to 10.1 m
Artificial reef built from Concrete rubble, shell
Boat entry
Jackspot Reef
Maryland · Up to 25 m
Artificial reef built from Materials of Opportunity
IntermediateBoat entry
Gales Lumps (NW Corner)
Maryland · Up to 6.1 m
Artificial reef built from Concrete pipe, rubble
Boat entry
Bass Grounds (2 Boxes)
Maryland · 15–21 m
A Maryland artificial reef site east of Ocean City whose bottom slopes gently from about 70 ft on the west side to 50 ft on the east. In 2008-2009 stainless steel subway cars were deployed here alongside barges and concrete rubble, creating moderate-relief habitat for sea bass, tautog and flounder. It is a regular stop for Ocean City fishing, diving and spearfishing trips.
IntermediateBoat entry
Memorial Stadium (South end)
Maryland · Up to 7 m
Artificial reef built from Reefballs, rubble
Boat entry
Research Reef
Maryland · Up to 21 m
Research Reef is a dive site located in United States. Depths run to roughly 21 m. The site is reached by boat.
IntermediateBoat entry
Little Cove Point
Maryland · Up to 7 m
Artificial reef built from Rubble, railroad bridge caps
Boat entry
Plan a dive in Maryland, United States
Compare nearby sites
Maryland has 32 public dive sites in the PickADive catalog. Start with the map when coastline, nearby alternatives, and travel distance matter.
Explore sites on the mapMatch depth and difficulty
Current public data shows 6 intermediate and 1 advanced dive sites. Listed depths range from about 0m to 34m where available. Boat is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.
Check conditions close to the dive
PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.
How condition context worksCommon questions about diving in Maryland, United States
What are the best dive sites in Maryland, United States?
Use the ranked list on this page to compare 32 public dive sites in Maryland. PickADive highlights ratings, reviews, depth, access type, difficulty, and mapped location so you can move from destination research to a specific site page.
Is Maryland beginner-friendly for scuba diving?
PickADive does not yet have enough beginner-labeled public site data to summarize Maryland confidently. Review difficulty, access, depth, and recent notes on each site page before deciding.
Are there advanced dives in Maryland?
Yes. PickADive currently marks 1 dive site in Maryland as advanced or expert level. These dives deserve extra attention to depth, access, current, visibility, and local guidance.
What depths can I expect in Maryland?
Listed PickADive depth data for Maryland ranges from about 0m to 34m. Use that as a research starting point, then verify current conditions and site-specific guidance.
Can I see Maryland dive sites on a map?
Yes. Use the map link on this page to compare Maryland dive sites by location, coastline, nearby alternatives, and individual site details.