Black Rocks

Good diving all year

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 Rocks offers some of Newfoundland's richest reef diving. Water ranges 0-14°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeYear-round

WetsuitA drysuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Blue Whales, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 65+ species recorded

Water0-14°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterReef dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Newfoundland diving means cold water, sure, but Black Rocks offers a unique perspective on North Atlantic life. We usually drop in here expecting a rocky bottom, and it delivers, with plenty of nooks for things like the oddly charming daubed shanny or a lumpsucker clinging to a crevice. It’s not about huge pelagics; instead, think smaller, tougher creatures thriving in these colder waters. We’ve spotted Greenland shrimp picking their way across the rocks, and if you’re patient, a Newfoundland eelpout might just peek out. Surface intervals often bring sightings of kittiwakes or arctic terns, reminding you of the wild beauty above and below. This site is a good pick for those curious about resilient, lesser-seen species.

Safety Notes

Cold water this month (avg 11°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Black Rocks

Black Rocks Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Black Rocks, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (47.85, -53.09) (38km away)