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
12m
Type
Shore
Typical Visibility
4m
Conditions Summary
Best time today
7AM - 9AM
GOOD
Best day in forecast
Monday
GOOD
2026-03-16
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
Strong surge expected
Strong winds expected
High bacteria levels due to recent heavy rainfall
Rain expected - 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.