New Hampshire is a State with many unique features, including some great shore diving. Although the coastline is relatively small, there are some good dive locations included here. Read the New Hampshire guide
An excellent spot for divers and their non divers. Restrooms and great beaches! 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.
An interesting, shallow dive with plenty of rocks to explore In North Hampton and Little Boars Head, one half mile North of the intesection of 1A and 101D (Atlantic Ave.).
This is an easy, sandy dive for beginners. At about one half mile South of the Hampton Bridge, head East from the only stop light, and stop at the beach.
Blodgett's Landing, Lake Sunapee is a 4.5-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in New Hampshire, USA East which is accessible from shore based on 2 ratings.
What a beautiful location. Even if you don’t intend to dive, it is worth the dive to visit this park. The coast is rocky and the entry is easy. What more could you want?! Coming into Portsmouth from the South on 1A about .5 mile North of Foyes Corner, turn right on 1B (Wentworth Rd.) In 1.84 miles, turn right into the Great Island Commons.
Seal Rocks is a great point of rocks to explore. Just past Wallis Sands, you'll find some great diving. North of Rye and just North of Wallis Sands State Park.
One of the only public accesses on Lake Winnipesaukee. Good stuff to see. There is a full service dive shop only about 4 miles away. Directions to McKinney Park:Take 93 north to Concord. In Concord get off on 15E (393/202/4/9) Follow to the end of 393 merges onto 2ndary road (Weathervane on Right) Continue for about 2 miles. At first set of lights take a left onto Main St Chichester. At the end of Main Street go left onto 28 North. Drive on 28 North for 40 minutes. At the Alton Circle cont. in 28 North into Wolfeboro. There will be a 90 degree bend in the road, about a mile beyond there will be the hospital. Across from the Hospital is Clark Road. Turn left onto Clark Road. Follow to end. Park at top of hill and walk down. Staging area at bottom. Swimming off to the right towards Wolfeboro Bay is not very exciting. If you swim off to the left it is a great dive with lots of marine life...bass, perch, sunnies to name a few. The average usually will go no deeper than 40 feet. Someone with good air consumption and diving skills could see the wall that goes from 60 feet to 110.
This is an easy access dive site just South of Odiorne Point State Park. It's an easy dive with easy entry, but you may have to kick out a bit to get some depth. North of Rye and just 1.4 mile North of Wallis Sands State Park and on the Southern edge of Odiorne Point State Park.
Another fine stretch of rocky coast line, Pulpit Rock offers an easy entry and lots to explore. North of Rye and just .75 mile North of Wallis Sands State Park at the intersection of 1A and Pulpit Rock Rd.
Newbury Harbor, Lake Sunapee is a 4.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in New Hampshire, USA East which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
Elkins Cove, Pleasant Lake is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in New Hampshire, USA East which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
The Wheetamoo wreck lies in 18-24 meters of water. Dive lights may be necessary to penetrate the wreck. Buoy down line lands directly on the pilothouse of the wreck. A boat can be moored to the buoy. Submerged buoy marks the down line which lands you right on the pilothouse of the Weetamoo wreck. Can be found along a line drawn from pointy green boathouse to steps of white house on opposite shore.
Herrick Cove, Lake Sunapee is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in New Hampshire, USA East which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Ragged Neck/Foss Beach, Rye is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in New Hampshire, USA East which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Split rock is the rock in about 5m / 15ft of water which is marked by a black buoy. Towards the center of the lake, the depth rapidly drops to 23m / 75ft with large rock formations and ledges. Close to boat launch in Sunapee Harbor. Difficult to access without boat. Need at least 75 ft anchor line to drop anchor to bottom of wall.
Site contains three old boats in 6m /20ft of water. All three boats are within close proximity. Two are easy to find since they are less than 5m / 15ft apart. Dive is very easy and in a secluded area, good for using up last bit of air in the tank or for a quick refresher dive. Shore access possible and would be very easy. Parking may or may not be available on Burkehaven Hill Road. Boat access easy from Sunapee Harbor boat launch.
Site is directly between red and black buoys, making easy to find and navigate. Many large rocks and some various items to find. Some large fish also can be seen swimming about the plateau. Access by boat only. Dive shop nearby and public beach access.
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in New Hampshire are Plaice Cove (4.7 from 3 reviews), Fox Hill Point (5.0 from 1 review) and Sea Brook Beach (5.0 from 1 review).
Plaice Cove, Fox Hill Point, Sea Brook Beach and Blodgett's Landing, Lake Sunapee are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.
Zentacle lists 4 dive shops in New Hampshire. The top-rated are Portsmouth Scuba (5.0 from 24 reviews) and Discover Diving (4.8 from 32 reviews).
