Notes about things regarding scuba diving that I have come to know.
Pete's Southern Maine Regional Dive Site Guide
Take a moment to go up the steps and survey the site. You will see
that the beach ends in a field of ledges immediately to the right.
For this dive you just head straight down to the water and begin to
swim out while tacking to the right. Before long you will find the
base of the ledge. Swim along the ledge and you will eventually round
the corner and be heading to the right. From there you can head out
at about 45 degrees and you will come to one ledge after another,
swim around the shallower ones. Eventually there will be enough depth
to enjoy getting up and around them. Keep an eye out for overhangs
and other spots where critters will hide. This site is known for huge
schools of striped bass, skate, flounder and the usual cast of
characters. Expect a max depth of about 25 feet on a higher tide.
For the return to shore just reciprocate back until you reach the
shore ledge and the depth is about right. Beware that there is a cove
in the ledge before you get to the main beach. If you find yourself
getting shallow and still have ledge in front of you just head back
out and round the corner to the main beach. Visibility at this site
tends to be nice.
Unfortunately this site is restricted to local residents with
permits through the summer months (May 25th through Labor Day?) from
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM There is no parking allowed from 8PM to 5AM which
rules out summertime night dives. It's a nice dive on any summer
evening or September day.
Park across from the steps over the sea wall at the south end of
this beach.
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