Wells Beach

Maine
USA East
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For an easy sandy entry, try Wells Beach. This intermediate dive offers a view of the typical critters found in this area: lobster, crab, and flounder. A dive flag is required in this area since boats are plentiful.

Directions: At about 4 miles North of Ogunquit on Route 1, turn right onto Mile Rd. Go about 1 mile to the end, where you will find parking. Park next to the benches, since that is the closest to the stairs to the beach.

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02/15/2010 Richard Santink (Avg: 4.53 Review) - I've snorkeled this site time and again, waiting for my chance to don my scuba gear and hit it again. It's an awesome site for wildlife and alga, and you can easily spot and identify a multitude of species, including: -lobster -various crab species -various seastars -various fish -many mollusks -and no fewer than ten species of macroalgae. If snorkeling, be wary of cross currents that surround Bucklin Rock (the rocky outcrop you'll see largely exposed at low tide).

01/15/2008 Dana Kane (Avg: 3.80 Review) - This is a nice site to visit with non-diving friends. But there are not many divers that come here. As a matter of fact I am the only diver who has been seen here in a long time, so beach dwellers get very interested as to what I'm doing and what I've seen while under. I'm treated as a celebrity at times! If anyone has any site in this area they'd like to share, please let me know, as I'm a summer resident of this area. Thanks!

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Parking
Map Sat
GPS: ME0501
N43°18.1081'
W070°33.9918'

During the tourist season, parking can be difficult. Get there early!

Trail Head

Suit up at your car, as it is an easy hike down the stairs and over the few rocks at the base.

Overview

This is low tide, so note the rocks in the middle of the beach should you enter at high tide.

entry
Map Sat
GPS: ME0504
N43°18.1151'
W070°33.9321'

The entry is easy. Take your time getting to depth, carry your flag, and be aware of any currents as you are descending.

Last Verification: November, 2003

Diver Averages for Wells Beach (1=worst, 5=best)

Average Site Condition
Ease of Shore Entry:	5.00
Bottom Conditions:	3.50
Reef Conditions:	3.50
Animal Life:	4.50
Plant Life:	4.50
Facilities:	4.50
Solitude:	3.50
Roads:	4.50
*Site Average:	4.16

Average Enjoyment Level
Snorkel:	4.50
Beginner Scuba:	4.50
Intermediate Scuba:	3.50
Advanced Scuba:	1.50
Night diving Scuba:	3.50

Number of reviews for this site: 2

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Wells Beach

Maine USA East Home

Dive Site Links: (If you have a relevant link for Wells Beach, please write us here.) No external links have been submitted.

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Maine
USA East
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Dive Site Links: (If you have a relevant link for Wells Beach, please write us here.)
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