Sidney Waterfront Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

12.0–18.0 °CWater (summer)

7.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Sidney Waterfront is a popular dive site located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It offers divers a chance to explore a variety of marine life and underwater landscapes, making it suitable for divers of different skill levels.

The dive site features a mix of rocky reefs and sandy bottoms, with opportunities to see an array of marine species including sea stars, anemones, and various fish. The underwater topography provides interesting features to explore, and divers can expect to encounter both shallow and deeper areas.

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): 7.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions are during mid-morning; consider using a wide-angle lens for capturing marine life.

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