East Reefs

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) - East Reefs 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 · max 5-20m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Newfoundland’s East Reefs offer a different kind of dive, a refreshing change from the usual tropical fare. Here, the water is cool and clear, often around 5-10°C, so a drysuit is definitely your friend. We've found the visibility can be excellent, sometimes pushing 20 meters, letting you appreciate the rugged beauty of the underwater landscape. Keep an eye out for colourful anemones clinging to the rock walls and the occasional inquisitive cod swimming past. It’s a dive for those who appreciate cooler water diving and the unique marine life of the North Atlantic.

Typical East Reefs Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

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 East Reefs

East Reefs Ocean Conditions

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