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Edmonds Underwater Park

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4.3 12 especies 41 colaboradores

Edmonds Underwater Park is a year-round dive destination in Washington State with 12 documented species observations and easy shore access.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlyMacroFocus

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Vida marina
Pulpo, Nudibranquio

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
3.8 kn
Olas
0.02 m
Agua
—°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (31%)
Now: SW (215°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0m
+0.0 m0 m+0.0 m
Ahora +0.0m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV5.15 · mod Aire PM2.514 · moderate 06:51 19:15
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 8 0.04 5 0mm
09-19 5.2 0.02 5 0mm
09-20 7.2 0.04 5 0mm
09-21 6.6 0.04 4 0mm
09-22 6 0.04 5 0mm
09-23 4.4 0.04 3 0mm
09-24 8.2 0.18 4 0mm

About this spot

Edmonds Underwater Park, located in Washington State, offers divers reliable access to the Puget Sound marine environment year-round. The park features a designated underwater area with a developed entry point that makes this spot accessible to divers of varying experience levels. With 12 species observations documented at the site, you'll encounter the diverse marine life typical of the cold Pacific Northwest, including kelp forests, rockfish, octopus, and crustaceans. The park is a popular training ground and recreational dive location, thanks to its proximity to the shore and manageable conditions. Three community videos are available showing what to expect underwater. The site sits outside any marine protected area, so standard dive practices apply. Whether you're building experience or exploring familiar waters, Edmonds delivers consistent access to Puget Sound diving.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Estados Unidos: 87 Sitios desde Manantiales hasta el Océano Abierto

Vida marina

PulpoNudibranquio

Tipos de buceo

CostaArrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8499km · ~1955kg · €35

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Edmonds Underwater Park?

Edmonds is diveable year-round, making it a reliable choice for divers in any season. Many locals dive here regularly throughout the year, though winter months may bring reduced visibility and colder water. Check local conditions before each visit.

What marine life will I see?

The park hosts 12 documented species observations. Expect to encounter Puget Sound residents like rockfish, octopus, kelp, and various crustaceans. Marine life varies seasonally and by depth, so research recent dive logs before your trip.

How do I access Edmonds Underwater Park?

The park features a developed shore entry point that provides direct access to the underwater site. This makes it ideal for divers who prefer beach or pier entry over boat diving. Parking and facilities are available nearby.

Do I need permits or special authorization?

Edmonds Underwater Park is not inside a marine protected area, so standard recreational diving applies. Always check current local regulations and any site-specific rules before diving. Contact local dive operators for up-to-date access information.

Míralo en directo

Webcams en directo en este spot (dentro de 500 m). Windy.com

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Edmonds Underwater Sports

0.3 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

136 registros · 50 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Zirfaea pilsbryi

Bivalvia · Pholadidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×3registros

Haplotrema vancouverense

Gastropoda · Haplotrematidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×2registros

Arion distinctus

Gastropoda · Arionidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Evasterias troschelii

Asteroidea · Asteriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×15registros

Pisaster ochraceus

Asteroidea · Asteriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×10registros

Anthopleura artemisia

Anthozoa · Actiniidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×8registros

Pugettia producta

Malacostraca · Epialtidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×8registros

Urticina grebelnyi

Anthozoa · Actiniidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×6registros

Urticina clandestina

Anthozoa · Actiniidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×5registros

Onchidoris bilamellata

Gastropoda · Onchidorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×5registros

Octopus rubescens

Cephalopoda · Octopodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×5registros

Dermasterias imbricata

Asteroidea · Asteropseidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×4registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

We FINALLY got to scuba dive the UNDERWATER PARK in Edmonds, WA!!! [MV FREEDOM SEATTLE]

MV Freedom
💬 3 top comments
  • "Bad Luck starts once you say "I DO"........lol

    @Deke1 · 👍 2
  • 1:29 nice shot of a Nonsuch heeling over!

    @craigparse1439 · 👍 1
  • Morning

    @joegreen2226 · 👍 2

A sickly return to Washington 😨 Edmonds Underwater Park

Azul Unlimited
💬 3 top comments
  • If you've been thinking about becoming a cold water diver, the Puget Sound is the place to do it. Reach out if you need contacts for the area. ✅ Join the Azul scuba community: www.patreon.com/azulunlimited Dive with me 2023/2024: azulunlimited.com/upcoming-diving-expeditions/

    @AzulUnlimited · 👍 2
  • Get well, Sarah!

    @Dboy10810 · 👍 1
  • Sending you get well wishes! Hang in there Sara!! ¡Viva Azul !

    @richardstratford9419 · 👍 0

Edmonds Underwater Park - Our Underwater Backyard - Bruce Higgins Trails - Annie Crawley

Annie Crawley
💬 3 top comments
  • When I grow up, I want to be a jellyfish

    @shintyty · 👍 2
  • I made my first open water scuba dive in the Edmonds underwater park when I was 16 years old back in 1971.

    @skydiver1013 · 👍 8
  • Beauty vids! We’re so lucky to have the Salish Sea so close!

    @swimmingthesalishsea · 👍 5

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Park was redesigned and rebuilt in 2025, imagery not available yet"

    BHSPitMonkey · 2026-04-30
  • "substantial interchange work is planned near here - https://www.theurbanist.org/2022/03/07/shoreline-moves-ahead-with-highway-expansion-on-seattles-doorstep/"

    markkerrigan · 2022-03-08
  • "As mapped this loop is implausibly wiggly. Survey or find unobstructed imagery to refine the geometry. Note that legally this is not a roundabout but a four-way stop with fountain at the center."

    Andrew Kvalheim · 2026-04-11
  • "House recently demolished near this corner, currently a construction site"

    BHSPitMonkey · 2026-03-26
wind peaks Dec-Nov-Mar, calmest Jul-Sep-Aug, dry Jan-Oct.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
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rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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