Newport's South Jetty, known locally as 'The Fingers,' features five distinct rock pier formations extending into Yaquina Bay. Inner fingers offer protected conditions for intermediate divers, while outer fingers provide more challenging dives with better visibility and larger marine life. This is Oregon's most popular jetty dive site with progressive difficulty levels.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Depth
40 ft
Type
Shore
Typical Visibility
12 ft
Conditions Summary
Best time today
4PM - 10PM
GOOD
Best day in forecast
Tuesday
GOOD
2026-01-27
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
Strong surge expected today
Rain expected today - bacteria levels may increase
The Fingers face NNW into Yaquina Bay, protected from direct ocean swell by the 8,600 ft south jetty. W/SW swell blocked by jetty; NW swell refracts around jetty tip with significant energy loss. Inner fingers more protected than outer.
