Stage Fort Park - Gloucester

Accessible, shallow beginner dive with easy shore entry.

Shore Access
5m Avg Depth
8m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located within Gloucester Harbor, offers a convenient and accessible experience for beginners. The entry is easy from the beach, and facilities such as parking, food services, and restrooms are readily available. It’s characterized by shallow waters with a sandy bottom interspersed with seagrass beds and rocky coves. Diving here can be somewhat limited in visibility due to boat traffic, so it's crucial to use a dive flag for safety. The site has historical significance as Stage Fort Park.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Fair
Landscape Quality Fair
Water Visibility Fair Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

beginner friendlyshore divemacro photographytraining site

Marine Life

Winter flounderRock crabSea starSculpinAmerican lobster

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth, easy beach entry, and convenient facilities make it ideal for new divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficlow visibilitycold water
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 15.3°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

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