Chester Poling
Depth: 70–90 feet of saltwater (fsw+). The Chester Poling wreck, located just minutes outside of Gloucester Harbor in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, is a popular deep dive destination in New England. Surrounded by a sandy bottom, this site offers divers the opportunity to explore abundant marine life, including various invertebrates and fish species. With its diverse ecosystem, the Chester Poling wreck serves as an ideal location for advanced divers looking for deep training experiences.
The wreck is adorned with beautiful plumose anemones, lemon nudibranchs, and finger sponges, creating a vibrant underwater scenery. Additionally, divers may encounter a resident wolfish residing under the wreckage.
With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 27 meters, this dive site provides a captivating underwater adventure for divers of advanced skill level. Plan your dive at this remarkable wreck and discover the hidden treasures of the ocean in the United States.
The wreck is adorned with beautiful plumose anemones, lemon nudibranchs, and finger sponges, creating a vibrant underwater scenery. Additionally, divers may encounter a resident wolfish residing under the wreckage.
With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 27 meters, this dive site provides a captivating underwater adventure for divers of advanced skill level. Plan your dive at this remarkable wreck and discover the hidden treasures of the ocean in the United States.
Diving Conditions Score for Chester Poling
4.8
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Chester Poling
Depth
27m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Chester Poling
Wave Height
0.42m
Wind Speed
12.6 m/s
Water Temp
15.6°C
Visibility
12.2km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
4.15s
Air Temperature
15.8°C
Precipitation
1.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Chester Poling
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Dive Score Chart for Chester Poling
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 6.983459119496855/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 11.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.590769230769231/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Chester Poling: 06:00
Sunset at Chester Poling: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Chester Poling are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
15:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.62m (5.3s), Wind: 11.4 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 5.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Chester PolingAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Chester Poling
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Chester Poling
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Chester Poling
January
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.9
Ideal Conditions for Chester Poling
Water Temp
23.4°C / 74.1°F
July
Visibility
13.1m / 43.0ft
December
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Chester Poling
Chester Poling shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (23.4°C) and January the coldest (-6.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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