Massachusetts provides a variety of diving locations and exploration possibilities. Cape Ann affords numerous shore-diving locations, with countless varieties of fish (tautog, flounder, skate, striped bass, and squid, to name but a few!) In addition, lobster and crab can also be found in most rocky areas. An abundance of interesting wrecks can also be accessed from shore.

Massachusetts

Divers will travel far and wide to find the best diving. But those who live in the United States have plenty of great diving on their doorstep as well, with plentiful access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. From warm-water reefs to temperate seas, here are some of the top places to scuba dive in the United States.

United States

Essex County

This is fine cove for casual diving.  Easy entry and mostly sheltered from the sea.

Coming from Boston, take 1A North.  It will become North Shore Road, and then Lynnway.  Continue to stay on Lynnway, wrapping around the coast, bearing right onto Nahant Road.  From that intersection, the site will be on your left in 3.25 miles.

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Plum Cove is a relatively easy entry and is generally shelter from ocean swell when other sites may be undivable.  With a maximum depth of 35 feet, it is great for novices just wanting to get web for a couple of hours.

At the intersection of SR 127 and SR127A in Rockport (NE Cape Ann), continue North for 4.2 miles. The Cove will appear on your right.

Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Essex County

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Massachusetts, USA East

Plum Cove

Massachusetts, USA East