Plaice Cove

New Hampshire
USA East
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An excellent spot for divers and their non divers. Restrooms and great beaches!

Directions: Just North of Hampton, at the intesection of 1A and 101C (High Street). Or 1 mile North of 101E (Winnacunnet Rd) and 1A. Or 2 miles North of 51(Church Street) and 1A.

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07/07/2009 Mike from Quincy (Avg: 3.55 Review) - I dove here July 3rd. Despite the huge crowds and monster waves at Hampton Beach, it was pretty calm with decent visibility (10-12 ft) in the cove.

07/19/2005 James (Avg: 2.45 Review) - Fairly poor visibility, less than 6FT. Bottom conditions are sandy for inner most cove, but as you move outward there are several bolder fields that shelter lobster. In the far left corner of the cove about 50-55 yards off shore there is a trench with very large boulders that offers great spear fishing for bluefish, stripedbass, and flounder.

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Parking
Map Sat
GPS: NH0201
N42°56.4333'
W070°47.6450'

There's enough parking that you shouldn't have a problem.

Overview

Your destination is the rocky area in the background

Trail Head

It's an easy walk down the stairs; just be careful when getting around these break-waters.

entry
Map Sat
GPS: NH0204
N42°56.4330'
W070°47.6077'

Entry is easy. Watch out for those submerged boulders.

Last Verification: November, 2003

Diver Averages for Plaice Cove (1=worst, 5=best)

Average Site Condition
Ease of Shore Entry:	4.00
Bottom Conditions:	3.50
Reef Conditions:	2.00
Animal Life:	2.50
Plant Life:	4.00
Facilities:	3.00
Solitude:	2.50
Roads:	2.50
*Site Average:	3.00

Average Enjoyment Level
Snorkel:	4.50
Beginner Scuba:	3.50
Intermediate Scuba:	3.50
Advanced Scuba:	2.50
Night diving Scuba:	2.00

Number of reviews for this site: 2

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Plaice Cove

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