Octopus Hole is a shore dive site in Washington, United States with depths of 6.1–18.3 m (20–60 ft). The best time to dive is typically Year-round; winter visibility is best, higher tides ease the entry. Divers commonly see Wolf eel, Plumose anemone, and Rockfish. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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Site hazards: Roadside entry next to Highway 101 traffic, slippery rocks and oyster shells on entry, cold water
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First light 13:14 · Sunrise 13:45 · Sunset 2:32
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Mo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:00-17:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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A WDFW conservation area on Hood Canal right off Highway 101, just over three miles north of Hoodsport and a short drive from Sund Rock. A roughly 200-yard-long rock wall starts around 40 ft and drops to 50-60 ft depending on tide, riddled with cracks and dens that house giant Pacific octopus and wolf eels. Currents are mild, making it a relaxed wall dive, but no hunting or gathering of any kind is permitted.
Roadside entry next to Highway 101 traffic, slippery rocks and oyster shells on entry, cold water
Octopus Hole ranges from 6.1 to 18.3 metres deep (20–60 feet). It is a saltwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.
Octopus Hole is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as a rocky scramble. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. No facilities are recorded at 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.
Divers at Octopus Hole in United States commonly report sightings of Wolf eel, Plumose anemone, Rockfish, Lingcod, and Giant Pacific octopus. Wolf eel, Plumose anemone, Rockfish, Lingcod, and Giant Pacific octopus are recorded as common sightings. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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