What is the maximum depth at The Three Graces?

The maximum depth at The Three Graces is 51 feet (16 meters), with an average depth of 30 feet.

What skill level is required to dive at The Three Graces?

The Three Graces is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some diving experience is recommended.

How do I access The Three Graces?

The Three Graces is a shore dive. Shore entry requiring a climb over a low jetty along railroad tracks, then a 200-300 foot walk to the best entry point. A surface swim of about 100 feet reaches deeper water.

What marine life can I see at The Three Graces?

Red rock crabs, Dungeness crabs, various rockfish, lingcod, nudibranchs, anemones, and sea stars. Good macro photography opportunities in the swim-throughs.

What is the typical visibility at The Three Graces?

Visibility at The Three Graces typically ranges from 15 to 25 feet, depending on conditions. Check our real-time conditions for the latest visibility forecast.

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The Three Graces

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Tillamook BayShore

About This Site

The Three Graces, also known as Crab Rocks, is a distinctive rock formation off US-101 near Garibaldi. The site features swim-throughs, potholes at the base of the formations, and diverse marine life. Best dived at high tide when water covers the shallower areas.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Depth

16m

Type

Shore

Typical Visibility

Conditions Summary

Best time today

6AM - 12PM

GOOD

Best day in forecast

Friday

GOOD

2026-05-08

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

None

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Dive Conditions Forecast

6:00 am

Good

(8/10 Points)

Entry & Exit

GOOD

Surge

GREAT

Impact on Viz

Impact on Visibility

GREAT

Wave Data

Site

6:00 am

0.2

Rating:

GREAT

Period:10s

Calm

Direction:W (269°)

Wind Data

Local

6:00 am

km/h

Rating:

GOOD

Type:offshore

Direction:E (79°)

Primary Swell Data

Offshore

6:00 am

0.8

Rating:

GREAT

Period:10s

Direction:W (269°)

Secondary Swell Data

Offshore

6:00 am

0.7

Period:7s

Direction:W (271°)

Wind Waves

Offshore

6:00 am

Period:0s

Direction:NNE (32°)

Ocean Current

Offshore

6:00 am

km/h

Strength:Very Strong

Flowing:S (191°)

Tide Information

6:00 am

1.9

Rating:

GOOD

Type:Falling

Low Tide

1.3 m

11:53 pm

High Tide

2.0 m

5:15 am

Low Tide

0.3 m

12:35 pm

High Tide

1.9 m

7:47 pm