Seacrest cove 2 is a intermediate shore dive site in Washington, United States with depths of 3–27.4 m (10–90 ft). Typically most favorable Mar–Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Giant Pacific octopus, Pacific red octopus, and Lingcod. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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Site hazards: Cold Puget Sound water year-round (45-55 F). Boat traffic
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First light 5:03 · Sunrise 5:40 · Sunset 20:51
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 13 km from site · graded 5h ago
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What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
March, April, May, June, July, August, and September havetypically 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.
Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
Calappidae recorded here Feb (1 record)
most recent 2012
Nudibranchia recorded here Feb (1 record)
most recent 2012
Polyorchis penicillatus recorded here Jul (1 record)
most recent 2013
Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.
Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.
Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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Seacrest Cove 2 ('Alki Cove 2') at Seacrest Park in West Seattle is one of the most-dived sites in Washington and the unofficial heart of Seattle's dive community. A gradual rocky slope descends past artificial structures - the famous Honey Bear wreck around 35 ft, I-beams, small boat wrecks and junk piles - that shelter the site's headline residents: giant Pacific octopuses. The cove lies within the WDFW Alki Beach Seacrest Coves 1, 2 and 3 octopus-harvest preserve, created after a controversial 2012 octopus take here. Easy stair-and-beach entry, minimal current, free street parking and city skyline views make it ideal for training and night dives, but it is genuinely cold - drysuits are the norm.
Cold Puget Sound water year-round (45-55 F). Boat traffic — King County Water Taxi dock and a marked no-dive boat lane (yellow/orange buoys) at the site - stay out of the lane and the Elliott Bay ferry lanes. Slope continues well past 90 ft into deep, dark water - monitor depth. Variable visibility (often 5-15 ft, worse in summer plankton blooms). Entanglement around artificial structures and occasional fishing line. Currents are minimal but navigational confidence is required.
Seacrest cove 2 has a depth range of 3–27.4 metres (10–90 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.
Seacrest cove 2 is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.
The best time to dive Seacrest cove 2 is typically Diveable year-round at almost any tide thanks to minimal current; winter offers the best visibility. Avoid water-taxi rush periods and busy summer weekends for easier parking.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.
Divers at Seacrest cove 2 in United States commonly report sightings of Giant Pacific octopus, Pacific red octopus, Lingcod, Rockfish (copper/quillback), and Sculpins (various). Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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