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Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park)

Maine, United States
Open Water suggested2–15 m depthShore entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park) at a glance

Nubble Lighthouse (Sohier Park) is a 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 American lobster, kelp, and northern sea star. Recent reports put the water around 16°C (60°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 6h ago
0.7 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 16°C · seasonal avg 17°C

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

Best: Sun
Mon6:00–21:00
Tue6:00–13:00
Wed—
Thu20:00–21:00
Fri6:00–21:00
Sat6:00–21:00
Sun6:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 4:55 · Sunrise 5:28 · Sunset 20:09

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.1 km from site · graded 6h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: American lobster, 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.

  1. Jan45%6°C1.3 m
  2. Feb32%4°C1.3 m
  3. Mar31%4°C1.5 m
  4. Apr59%6°C1.2 m
  5. May68%11°C1.1 m
  6. Jun86%15°C0.8 m
  7. Jul87%17°C0.8 m
  8. Aug85%18°C0.8 m
  9. Sep76%18°C1.1 m
  10. Oct57%14°C1.2 m
  11. Nov51%11°C1.1 m
  12. Dec38%8°C1.3 m

July hastypically 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

  • American lobsterCommonly seen
  • kelpCommonly seen
  • northern sea starCommonly seen
  • frilled anemoneCommonly seen
  • sea ravenOccasionally seen
  • harbor sealOccasionally seen
  • cunnerCommonly seen

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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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