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Diving the Oregon Caost
SCUBA Diving
EXPERIENCE > YOUTH ACTIVITIES > SCUBA DIVING

​​Most divers will tell you that diving along the Oregon Coast is difficult at best. Strong currents, cold temperatures and low visibility can make for a frustrating and hazardous experience. Still, if you want to SCUBA dive here there are options.

Most Oregon divers will chose more sheltered dive spots, often diving from shore, in bays or near river mouths. The Central Oregon Coast area between Newport and Florence is considered by many to be the best area for these kinds of shore dives, but the state’s numerous inland lakes can also provide good diving options. Lake Woahink and Clear Lake are both good options due to the clear, still waters. The famous sunken caldera of Crater Lake can also be dived with the proper permits.

Inland Options for SCUBA Diving:

Crater Lake (caldera) GPS: 42.9360134, -122.2759871
Waldo Lake GPS: 43.7245933, -122.1082115
Clear Lake GPS: 44.3688732, -122.0141096
Whoahink Lake, Florence GPS: 43.9093665, -124.1138135

Coastal Options for SCUBA Diving:

Winchester Bay (crab pier, breakwater and Triangle). GPS: 43.6778196, -124.2128624
Florence (north and south jetties). GPS: 43.9911079, -124.1397103
Newport (jetties). GPS: 44.6214453, -124.190326
Netarts Bay GPS: 45.4021136, -123.9832745
The Three Graces, Garibaldi GPS: 45.5526711, -123.9405178

Notable Species You Can See Diving the Oregon Coast:

Cabezon
Dungeness crab
Lingcod
California mussel
Giant Pacific Octopus
Ochre star
California sea lion
Grunt sculpin
Red octopus
Canary rockfish
Harbor seal
Red rock crab
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