Porteau Cove Diving Area Suggest edit

Canada Suggest · British Columbia Suggest

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

12.0–18.0 °CWater (summer)

6.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Porteau Cove Diving Area is a popular dive site located in British Columbia, Canada, known for its diverse marine life and underwater structures. The site features artificial reefs and a variety of marine habitats, making it suitable for divers of different skill levels.

Diving at Porteau Cove offers opportunities to explore underwater structures, kelp forests, and a variety of marine species. The site is accessible from shore and features easy entry points, making it ideal for both novice and experienced divers.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 12.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 6.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand artificial reef Suggest edit

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