Mudsharks
Salt Creek
An exposed Strait of Juan de Fuca shore dive with dense kelp beds, often called the best shore dive in Washington.
- Area
- Port Angeles, WA
- Depth
- Varies by route; check a current dive guide
- Current
- Exposed to wind and swell
- Entry
- Shore entry on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
- Good for
- Experienced divers
What to know
Salt Creek sits on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, outside the protected waters of the main Sound. Dense kelp and a clean, healthy bottom are why many Washington divers rate it their favourite shore dive.
Here wind, swell and tide height matter as much as current timing. Check the marine forecast, and call the dive if the surface is rough.
It is a longer trip from Federal Way, so plan the day around the water and the drive home.
Plan the dive
Slack-tide windows for Salt Creek are predictions, not observations. Check the water yourself before every dive.
Want company? Find the next club dive.