ST HILAIRE
Protected Area
Port-Pic Water Fowl Gathering Area
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and great white sharks - ST HILAIRE offers some of New Brunswick & Bay of Fundy's richest wreck diving. Water ranges -1-13°C, warmest July, August, September.
The MV St. Hilaire sits upright in about 30 metres of water, a motor vessel that went down in 1970 after an engine room fire. It’s a respectable wreck at 22 metres long, offering some good penetration opportunities for trained wreck divers into the cargo holds and engine room. Expect to see wolfish lurking in shadowy nooks and often large schools of pollock circling the mast. The St. Hilaire makes for a solid dive, especially if you catch it on a day with decent visibility, which can be hit or miss in the Bay of Fundy. It’s a good one for advanced divers keen on getting acquainted with some colder water wreck diving without too much current.
Typical ST HILAIRE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 9°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ST HILAIRE
ST HILAIRE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ST HILAIRE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (49.1, -66.69) (33km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
9°C
48°F · Range: 5.3–12.9°C
Air Temperature
11°C
52°F
Wind Speed
5.5 m/s
10.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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