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Official permit page covering buddy rules, no-take rules, and night-dive requirements.
Dive Spot Guide•
Edmonds Underwater Park
Edmonds Underwater Park is a protected shore dive with trails and wrecks.
A well-known Puget Sound shore site with trail ropes, boundary buoys, and year-round diver traffic.
About Edmonds Underwater Park
Edmonds Underwater Park is a shore-access marine preserve near the Edmonds ferry terminal. The park combines trail ropes, boundary buoys, man-made reef structures, and sunken features into a classic Puget Sound dive that rewards patient navigation. It is best for divers who are comfortable with colder water, changing tides, and a lot of small-life hunting.
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Research Estimate At Edmonds Underwater Park
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery crowded
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Edmonds Underwater Park?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Edmonds Underwater Park Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 12m
Depth Note
Guide listings place the main dive around 12 m / 40 ft, and the park is shallow enough for shore navigation.
Best Season
Late August to early September
Typical Conditions
Shore dive with underwater trails, man-made reef structures, and variable visibility; high slack tide and good buoyancy matter more than surf.
Safety & Access At Edmonds Underwater Park
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficLow visibility
Safety Notes
Use the trail ropes and buoy lines, and avoid crossing into the ferry-terminal side of the park.
Access Restrictions
Stay north of the ferry-terminal exclusion area, buddy dive, and use high slack tide when possible. Night dives need a city permit.
Legal Notes
Edmonds Underwater Park is a no-take marine preserve; no fish or marine organisms may be removed.
Local Intel For Edmonds Underwater Park
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A novice-friendly shore dive with trail navigation and plenty of features to explore.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the park is better approached as a scuba and tide-planned shore dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work in the shallowest protected areas with exposure protection, but the site is much better as a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Edmonds Underwater Park
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Edmonds Underwater Park
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Edmonds Underwater Park
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
