Folly Cove

Folly Cove is a classic dive spots in the area. Divers can explore each rocky side of the cove, both teaming with life. For those who are more adventurous, surface swim out to the left opening of the cove and you'll see that you can quickly submerge 60 feet (not bad for a shore dive!). The downside of this beach is that Folly Cove isn't just teaming with marine life, it's also teaming with very slippery rocks, making the entrance and exit quite difficult at times. You'll probably hear the stories of people rolling their ankles, or possibly breaking them. Be very careful here.

Parking: Resident parking only
Levels: All levels
Max Depth at High Tide: 60 Feet
Ideal Wind Temp: South; Avoid when North East Winds

Alyne's Dive Log - Folly Cove

Dive date: July17, 2022
Dive site and time: Folly Cove, Gloucester, MA at 10:15AM
Distance: approx.. 2,350 feet total
Visibility: roughly 10 feet
Water temperature at depth: 48°F at max 25 feet
Total dive time: 28 minutes

Parking: Resident parking only
Level: All levels

Divers who want to hit 60ft will surface swim half of the cove to conserve air.