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Nubble Light
Rocky Southern Maine shore dive with ledges, wall sections, and cold-water life
Shore entry over granite ledges at Sohier Park; best at high tide and on calmer days, with cold-water protection and careful footing doing most of the planning work.
About Nubble Light
Nubble Light is a classic southern Maine shore dive off York Beach, known for a shallow ledge, a steeper wall, and a granite entry that rewards good tide timing. The site is best for divers comfortable with cold water and rocky footing, but the structure and marine life make it a standout New England dive. Plan for high tide, seasonal parking pressure, and a shore dive that can feel busy on good weather days, with lobsters, crabs, nudibranchs, and torpedo rays in the mix.
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Research Estimate At Nubble Light
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 9m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeStrong surge
Where Is Nubble Light?
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Nubble Light Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 12m
Depth Note
A shallow ledge runs into a steeper wall, with deeper water available if you keep following the structure.
Best Season
April to October
Typical Conditions
Cold water, a big tidal swing, and a shore entry that is much easier at high tide; winter ice and surf can make it rough.
Safety & Access At Nubble Light
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Cold waterRestricted accessSurgeWaves
Safety Notes
High tide makes the entry easier, while the granite ledge can be slippery at low tide.
Access Restrictions
No diving on Sundays or on state/national holidays from April 1 to Oct 31.
Legal Notes
Follow Sohier Park rules and the seasonal no-diving calendar.
Local Intel For Nubble Light
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic shore dive for rock-ledge and wall exploration, but the entry and exit demand careful tide timing and good footing.
Freediving
The shallow ledge is the only meaningful freedive zone, and the rocky entry makes it a poor casual freedive site.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible on calmer days, but the site is really valued as a shore scuba dive.
Wildlife at Nubble Light
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Nubble Light
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Nubble Light
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility9m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
