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Nubble Lighthouse

York, Maine, United States

A popular New England shore dive below Cape Neddick Light, with a kelp-covered slope and wall reached from the rocky public shoreline.

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Historic Photograph

Cape Neddick Light on Nubble Island above the Maine dive site.
Cape Neddick Light, the exact shoreline landmark for the Nubble dive.Stefan Hillebrand; via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Source ↗
WaterMarine
AccessConfirm current legal access, registration, hours, fees and local requirements before every dive.
ExperienceCertified divers with training matched to depth, cold, visibility, current and overhead exposure
Maximum depthApproximately 40 ft / 12 m along the wall
Best seasonMost activity is seasonal; weather, water level, temperature, park rules, preserve status and operator availability control access.
VisibilityVariable cold-water visibility affected by plankton, runoff, tide, swell and bottom disturbance.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates43.16500, -70.59100
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Locally documented freshwater or cold-water diving.

Before you arrive

Access notes

High tide commonly eases entry. Use only in manageable sea state and confirm Sohier Park parking, diver access and local restrictions.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold water, surge, tide, current, boat traffic, entanglement, slippery entries and rapidly changing weather.

At the site

Facilities and support

Facilities vary and are not guaranteed; verify before departure.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.