FOAM V - Newfoundland

The FOAM V in Newfoundland isn't your typical deep wreck dive. She’s an absolute outlier, a fishing vessel stranded and sunk on February 18, 1973, with her superstructure still breaking the surface. This 43-meter long wreck offers something truly unique. We love how you can snorkel or free dive around her exposed sections, then slip below for shallow scuba exploring. We usually fin a circuit, starting with the bow, looking for the tell-tale shimmer of capelin in the spring. Her holds are open, inviting you inside for a quick peek. Sunlight penetrates easily, illuminating the schools of small rockfish that have claimed the interior. We often find lumpfish clinging to the plates in the cooler months. The real magic happens when the sun shines directly on the wreck, painting the rust in a thousand shades of orange and brown. It’s a shallow, accessible wreck, perfect for divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a chill. Plus, the surrounding kelp beds are always worth a slow pass on the way back to shore.

Location
Newfoundland, Canada, North America
Coordinates
47.516666, -54.383335
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: Bellevue Beach Provincial Park

Best Time to Dive in Newfoundland

The warmest water temperatures in Newfoundland occur in August, averaging 15.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 0.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 2.3°C
  • February: 1.1°C
  • March: 0.3°C
  • April: 1.3°C
  • May: 3.9°C
  • June: 7.3°C
  • July: 12.4°C
  • August: 15.9°C
  • September: 14.6°C
  • October: 11.9°C
  • November: 8.0°C
  • December: 4.6°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Newfoundland

Nearest Dive Centres to FOAM V

Marine Life in Newfoundland

Home to 72 recorded species including 35 reef fish, 13 whales & dolphins, 7 sharks & rays, 5 seagrass & algae, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 soft corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for FOAM V

Based on average water temperature of 7.0°C, currents 2 cm/s.

  • Drysuit - water at 7°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories