How deep is Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park)?

Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park) ranges from 1.5 to 15.2 metres deep (5–50 feet). It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park) is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as a rocky scramble. The site is recorded as tide-dependent (high tide only), so check local tide tables when planning your entry. The entry area is recorded as 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 Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park)?

Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park) is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 1.5 to 15.2 metres (5–50 feet). Access is from shore, with the entry recorded as a rocky scramble. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park)?

Divers at Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park) in United States commonly report sightings of Cunner, Kelp, Harbor seal, Northern sea star, and Frilled anemone. Cunner, Kelp, Northern sea star, and Frilled anemone are recorded as common sightings, while Harbor seal 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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Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park)

Maine, United StatesDirections

Open Water suggested2–15 m (5–50 ft) depthShore entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park) at a glance

Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park) is an intermediate shore dive site in Maine, United States with depths of 1.5–15.2 m (5–50 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Cunner, Kelp, and Harbor seal. Recent reports put the water around 14°C (57°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 8:00–18:00 · favorable & moderate · sunset 17:42

Forecast for this hour · 3:00 · run 1 h ago

0.5 m (1.7 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 14°C · seasonal avg 14°C ( · Forecast 57°F · seasonal avg 58°F)

Site hazards: Slippery sloping granite entry, waves pushing divers onto rocks at the corner, winter ice on the ledge, crowds on Saturday mornings

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Dive windows this week

Mon

0.5 m waves · 5 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Tue

0.6 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.0 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Wed

0.4 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Thu

0.5 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Fri

0.4 m waves · 11 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Sat

0.2 m waves · 3 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Sun

0.5 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

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 6:40 · Sunrise 7:09 · Sunset 17:42 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.1 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 01:26 GMT-4

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: Cunner, Kelp, Northern sea star

Best time: High tide on calm days; avoid Saturday mornings

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, 45% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (42°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
February, 32% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 4°C (40°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
March, 31% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 4°C (40°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
April, 59% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
May, 68% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 11°C (51°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
June, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
July, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots, historically most favorable
August, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
September, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
October, 57% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (58°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
November, 51% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 11°C (52°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
December, 38% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (46°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 22 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

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Portsmouth Scuba18 km (11 mi)
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Data updated June 2026

Site details

Maine's signature shore dive at Sohier Park in York, beneath the famous Cape Neddick 'Nubble' Lighthouse. Divers enter from sloping granite ledges into a kelp-covered shallow ledge that drops along a steep wall to about 40-50 feet, with boulders, nooks and dense invertebrate life throughout. The entry/exit over the ledge is the crux and is far easier near high tide; the site draws check-out classes from all over New England.

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Slippery sloping granite entry, waves pushing divers onto rocks at the corner, winter ice on the ledge, crowds on Saturday mornings

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