Fay Bainbridge Island State Park
Fay Bainbridge Island State Park is a shore dive in Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States, from 5–31.7 m (16–104 ft).
Site details
- Entry
- Beach/Shore
- Depth
- 5–31.7 m (16–104 ft)
- Environment
- Ocean/Sea
- Coordinates
- 47.70239, -122.50617
Site briefing
Located at Fay Bainbridge State Park, this is a easy dive to explore what is living on the sandy bottom. Large numbers of Sea Pens can be found along with crabs and sand dabs. The nearby camp ground offers a play ground, restrooms and ample parking.
Entry and route
Lug your gear to the beach and don or park as close as you can and wade on in. Best done at high tide/slack, but doable any other time. A dive flag is recommended as boats come close to shore. Follow the gentle slope downward as deep as you wish and enjoy what you find!
Tides and currents
- Nearest NOAA tide station: Port Madison (9445753)
- Nearest NOAA current station: Agate Passage, north end (PCT1636)
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Nearby dive sites
- Indianola Fishing Pier — 3.0 mi (4.9 km) away
- Four Mile Rock Barges #1 — 5.5 mi (8.9 km) away
- Rockaway — 7.1 mi (11.5 km) away
- Metridium — 7.3 mi (11.7 km) away
- Fort Ward — 8.0 mi (12.8 km) away
- Illahee State Park — 8.2 mi (13.2 km) away
- Edmonds Underwater Park — 9.7 mi (15.6 km) away
- Seacrest Park — 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away