Triton Cove State Park

Triton Cove State Park is a shore dive in Brinnon, Washington, United States, from 0–25 m (0–82 ft). Great shore dive on hood canal with shallow depths that are good for beginners.

Site details

Entry
Beach/Shore
Depth
0–25 m (0–82 ft)
Environment
Ocean/Sea
Entry effort
Easy (5 of 5)
Surface swim
45 m (148 ft)
Coordinates
47.60620, -122.98600

Site briefing

Parking at Triton Cove State Park. Discovery Pass is required for parking. There is a vault toilet on site and gear can be staged near the boat launch. This is an active boat launch so be mindful of boaters also needing the boat ramp and dock and make sure to use a dive float to warn boaters when diving here. The Cove is generally not too sensitive to current, but check conditions before going. Enter at the boat launch and be careful upon entry as the ramp can be slick.

Entry and route

After entering the water via the boat launch, head southeast into the middle of the cove. The depth is relatively shallow from the middle of the cove to the shore, ranging from 15fsw to about 40fsw, but as you head further south east to the far side of the cove the depth will drop to about 80fsw. There is a rock structure around the middle of the cove in about 20-35fsw with lots of sea life. At about 40fsw, the bottom becomes bare and muddy. This is a good dive for beginner divers as long as they keep their depth above 60fsw.

Tides and currents

  • Nearest NOAA tide station: Triton Head (9445326)
  • Nearest NOAA current station: Chinom Point (PCT1596)

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Dive reports from Triton Cove State Park

1 logged dive, average rating 4.0 out of 5, average visibility 3.0 m (10 ft).

  • May 31, 2026 · Johnnie · visibility 3 m (10 ft) — This was the wrap up of my open water skills testing for my rescue certification. After finishing the skills, we went out to the rock structure and just explored for a while. Great dive spot that is good for beginners. Seen: Lingcod, Dungeness Crab, Lion's Mane Jellyfish, Black Rockfish.

Marine life seen here

  • Black Rockfish (Sebastes melanops) — seen on 1 dive
  • Dungeness Crab (Metacarcinus magister) — seen on 1 dive
  • Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) — seen on 1 dive
  • Lion's Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) — seen on 1 dive

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