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Fort Wetherill State Park
Shore dive park with sheltered coves and a deeper wall
Rocky Jamestown shore dive with two sheltered coves, a deeper point, easy parking, and a classic New England mix of training water and more advanced terrain.
About Fort Wetherill State Park
Fort Wetherill State Park is a rocky shore dive park in Jamestown with sheltered coves on one side and a deeper wall at the point. Divers use it for training, relaxed cove dives, and more advanced runs once they leave the protected water.
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Research Estimate At Fort Wetherill State Park
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Fort Wetherill State Park?
Community sourced coordinates.
Fort Wetherill State Park Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 30m
Depth Note
The park splits into shallow sheltered coves for training and a much deeper point for divers who want the wall and outer structure.
Best Season
Year-round; late summer and early fall bring the warm-water visitors, while calmer shoulder-season days are better for the cove entries.
Typical Conditions
Protected coves, rocky entries, and a deeper outer wall with modest New England visibility that shifts with tide and weather.
Safety & Access At Fort Wetherill State Park
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Cold waterStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Choose the cove that matches your experience, keep track of your team in the surge zones, and respect the deeper point once you leave the protected water.
Access Restrictions
Parking can be tight on summer weekends, and the best entry depends on which cove or point you plan to dive.
Legal Notes
Use the public state-park access, stay clear of closed structures, and keep clear of fishing lines and boat traffic outside the coves.
Local Intel For Fort Wetherill State Park
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Fort Wetherill is a shore scuba park with beginner coves for training, an intermediate middle ground, and a deeper wall for more advanced dives.
Freediving
The shallow coves can work for calm-condition freediving, but the site is built around scuba because of the depth swing and variable conditions.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible in the coves, though the park is much better once you want the wall and the more interesting structure offshore.
Wildlife at Fort Wetherill State Park
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Fort Wetherill State Park
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Fort Wetherill State Park
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.