BLUEBACK
Protected Area
Witless Bay Ecological Reserve
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) - BLUEBACK offers some of Newfoundland's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 0-16°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Blueback, a wooden fishing vessel, sits at 30 metres just off Black Head in Newfoundland. She caught fire in St. John's back in '77, got towed out, exploded, and eventually settled here. You'll find a scattered wreck, not a pristine intact hull, but that makes for interesting exploring. We've seen wolfish poking out from under debris, and the lobster population around the broken timbers is usually pretty healthy. It's a dive for those who enjoy picking apart a story from the fragments, rather than cruising through a perfect ghost ship.
Typical BLUEBACK 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BLUEBACK
BLUEBACK Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BLUEBACK, 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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