BLUEBACK

Good diving all year

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 0-14°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

CharacterWreck dive · max 30m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

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.

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

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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Ocean Quest Adventure Resort

9km away

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BLUEBACK

BLUEBACK Ocean Conditions

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