Is Lowell Point a shore dive or a boat dive?

Lowell Point is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Lowell Point?

Lowell Point is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Access is from shore, with the entry recorded as an easy walk-in. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Lowell Point?

Divers at Lowell Point in United States commonly report sightings of Rockfish, Dungeness crab, Giant Pacific octopus, Nudibranch, and Sea otter. Rockfish, Dungeness crab, Nudibranch, and Sea otter are recorded as common sightings, while Giant Pacific octopus is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Lowell Point

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Lowell Point at a glance

Lowell Point is an intermediate shore dive site in Alaska, United States. Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Rockfish, Dungeness crab, and Giant Pacific octopus. Recent reports put the water around 9°C (47°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 10:00–19:00 · favorable · sunset 18:17

Forecast for this hour · 5:00 · run 20 h ago

0.3 m (1.1 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — about a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 9°C · seasonal avg 10°C ( · Forecast 47°F · seasonal avg 49°F)

Site hazards: Cold water, large tidal range, variable visibility (60 ft to near zero), boat traffic from water-taxi and charter operations

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Dive windows this week

Mon

0.4 m waves · 2 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 2 kn wind)

Tue

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Wed

0.2 m waves · 2 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 2 kn wind)

Thu

0.3 m waves · 2 kn wind (0.9 ft waves · 2 kn wind)

Fri

0.7 m waves · 4 kn wind (2.1 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Sat

0.4 m waves · 1 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 1 kn wind)

Sun

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 8:22 · Sunrise 9:06 · Sunset 18:17 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 10 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 09:23 GMT-8

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: Rockfish, Dungeness crab, Nudibranch

Best time: Winter and early spring for best visibility, before summer plankton bloom

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.

January, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (41°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
February, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 4°C (40°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
March, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 4°C (40°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots
April, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (41°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots
May, 91% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 7°C (44°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 6 knots
June, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (50°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 6 knots
July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (55°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 6 knots, historically most favorable
August, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (58°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots
September, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (55°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots
October, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (49°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots
November, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (46°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
December, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots

July has 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

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

Lowell Point is a black-sand beach community a couple of miles south of Seward on Resurrection Bay and the area's standard shore dive. Swimming straight out from the beach reaches a 'car reef' of sunken vehicles that has accumulated marine growth, and the surrounding bay is known for invertebrate life, rockfish and occasional encounters with sea otters and Steller sea lions. It also serves as the staging area for boat dives further out in Resurrection Bay.

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Cold water, large tidal range, variable visibility (60 ft to near zero), boat traffic from water-taxi and charter operations

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