Black Reef
Protected Area
Deadman's Bay Provincial Park
Why dive here
With 65+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - Black Reef offers some of Newfoundland's richest reef diving. Water ranges 0-16°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cabezos Vibora gives us a good sense of the Keys’ reef structure, a mix of coral heads and sandy patches. We’ve found bluestriped grunts often school up here, and you’ll likely spot porkfish sifting through the sand. Keep an eye out for larger snappers, sometimes a mutton or black snapper, hanging around the reef edges. The corals themselves are varied, with ridged cactus coral and grooved brain coral standing out. It’s a solid dive for anyone looking for a relaxed exploration without strong currents, and a decent spot for newer divers to get comfortable.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Black Reef
Black Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Black Reef, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
15.94°C
61°F
Current Speed
3.16 cm/s
Direction: E (71.6°)
Salinity
31.45 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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