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Stage Fort Park

Massachusetts, United States
Open Water suggested3–5 m depthShore entry5mm wetsuit typical

Stage Fort Park at a glance

Stage Fort Park is a shore dive site in Massachusetts, United States with depths of 3–4.6 m (10–15 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see American lobster, Green crab, and Rock crab. Recent reports put the water around 17°C (63°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 5h ago
0.4 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 17°C · seasonal avg 19°C

Site hazards: Very shallow (10-15 ft); summer swimmer and harbor boat traffic; cold water; long 150-250 yard gear carry from the lot to the water; limited visibility after rain.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat
Sun6:00–21:00
Mon6:00–21:00
Tue6:00–21:00
Wed6:00–21:00
Thu6:00–7:00
Fri6:00–21:00
Sat6:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 4:56 · Sunrise 5:28 · Sunset 20:09

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.3 km from site · graded 5h 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, Green crab, Rock crab
Best time: May-October; a sheltered training option inside Gloucester Harbor when outer-coast sites are rough. Off-season parking is free and easy.

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. Jan34%6°C1.5 m
  2. Feb36%5°C1.4 m
  3. Mar35%5°C1.6 m
  4. Apr59%7°C1.2 m
  5. May70%11°C1.1 m
  6. Jun82%16°C0.8 m
  7. Jul90%19°C0.7 m
  8. Aug85%19°C0.8 m
  9. Sep77%19°C1.1 m
  10. Oct58%15°C1.3 m
  11. Nov43%12°C1.2 m
  12. Dec38%8°C1.4 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
  • Green crabCommonly seen
  • Rock crabCommonly seen
  • Winter flounderCommonly seen
  • CunnerCommonly seen
  • Northern sea starCommonly seen
  • Hermit crabCommonly seen
  • Striped bassSeasonal

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Site details

Stage Fort Park on Gloucester Harbor offers two protected training beaches — sandy Half Moon Beach and rocky Cressy Beach — with easy walk-in entries and depths of only 10-15 ft. The best diving follows the rock slopes east of Cressy or south of Half Moon, where lobsters and crabs hide among the boulders. With restrooms, a snack bar in season and big paid parking lots, it is one of the most facility-rich (if shallowest) dive venues on Cape Ann.

reefshore

Very shallow (10-15 ft); summer swimmer and harbor boat traffic; cold water; long 150-250 yard gear carry from the lot to the water; limited visibility after rain.

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