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Alki Junkyard / Pipeline

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Open Water suggested3–18 m (10–60 ft) depthShore entry

Alki Junkyard / Pipeline at a glance

Alki Junkyard / Pipeline is a shore dive site in Washington, United States with depths of 3–18.3 m (10–60 ft). Typically most favorable Mar–Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Plumose anemone, Lingcod, and Giant Pacific octopus. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:01

Forecast for this hour · 13:00 · run 15 h ago
0.0 m (0.0 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

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Site hazards: Currents off Alki Point on larger exchanges - check tide charts, sharp rusted metal in the debris field, low visibility (often 5-10 ft), boat traffic

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Dive windows this week

Longest window: Mon
Mon8:00–19:00 favorable

0.0 m waves · 2 kn wind (0.0 ft waves · 2 kn wind)

Tue8:00–18:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 10 kn wind (0.2 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 3 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Thu8:00–18:00 favorable

0.0 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.1 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Fri8:00–18:00 favorable

0.0 m waves · 2 kn wind (0.1 ft waves · 2 kn wind)

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

0.0 m waves · 2 kn wind (0.0 ft waves · 2 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 7:13 · Sunrise 7:45 · Sunset 18:01 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 16 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 22:20 GMT-7

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Plumose anemone, Lingcod, Pacific red octopus
Best time: Smaller exchanges; winter for visibility

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 99% of days have historically been favorable, waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.5 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  2. February, 99% of days have historically been favorable, waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.7 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  3. March, 100% of days have historically been favorable, waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.7 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  4. April, 100% of days have historically been favorable, waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.7 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  5. May, 100% of days have historically been favorable, waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.5 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots, historically most favorable
  6. June, 100% of days have historically been favorable, waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.5 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots, historically most favorable
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, waves have typically been 0.1 m (0.3 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 100% of days have historically been favorable, waves have typically been 0.1 m (0.4 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 100% of days have historically been favorable, waves have typically been 0.1 m (0.4 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 99% of days have historically been favorable, waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.7 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  11. November, 99% of days have historically been favorable, waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.6 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  12. December, 97% of days have historically been favorable, waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots

March, April, May, June, July, August, and September have typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

A pair of adjacent shore dives off Beach Drive SW on the south side of Alki Point in West Seattle, distinct from the better-known Seacrest coves. The Junkyard is a debris field of old car bodies, machinery and scattered junk that now functions as artificial reef and octopus habitat, while the Pipeline follows an old outfall pipe over a gentle slope to about 40 ft. Entry is from street ends near Richey Viewpoint with a stair/ramp walk-in and a shallow swim-out.

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Currents off Alki Point on larger exchanges - check tide charts, sharp rusted metal in the debris field, low visibility (often 5-10 ft), boat traffic

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