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Folly Cove
Folly Cove: rocky Cape Ann shore dive with a dramatic wall.
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Folly Cove is a small Cape Ann cove with a rocky beach entry, limited parking, and a wall just outside the cove for calm-tide shore dives.
About Folly Cove
Folly Cove is a rocky Cape Ann shore dive on the Gloucester-Rockport line, with granite ledges, a short beach entry, and a dramatic wall just outside the cove. It rewards calm, tide-aware visits with varied topography and dense invertebrate life around the ledges and boulders. Plan for limited parking, slippery rocks, and conditions that are friendlier on the right tide than on a rough day.
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Research Estimate At Folly Cove
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VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Folly Cove?
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Folly Cove Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 22.9m
Depth Note
The left point can reach deeper water quickly, but exact usable depth depends on tide and swim-out distance.
Best Season
Late spring through fall, with calm tide windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Best on high or low tide with winds away from the north and northeast. Low tide exposes slippery rocks and makes entry and exit harder.
Safety & Access At Folly Cove
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted accessSurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Watch the slippery rocks, especially at low tide, and avoid the site when northeast winds or rough surf build.
Access Restrictions
Parking around the cove is limited and some spaces are resident-only, so do not count on easy curbside access.
Legal Notes
Respect local parking and shoreline access rules around the neighborhood.
Local Intel For Folly Cove
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic Cape Ann shore dive with a rocky wall, varied topography, and strong marine-life density for calm, tide-aware dives.
Folly Cove Dive Conditions Planner
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Recent Logged Visits At Folly Cove
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Folly Cove
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
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Folly Cove Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Folly Cove Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
ecdivers.com · Operator
Operator page with skill level, tide and wind guidance, and topography notes.
todivetoday.com · Community
Dive report with marine-life detail from the cove walls and boulders.
www.idivenewengland.com · Dive Directory
Dive-site listing with rocky entry, parking, and facilities guidance.
www.katiewanders.com · Community
Blog dive report with visibility and parking observations.
www.mass.gov · Official
State diving guidance noting high-tide entry and slippery low-tide rocks at Folly Cove.
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