FOAM V
Protected Area
Bellevue Beach 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) - FOAM V offers some of Newfoundland's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 0-16°C, warmest July, August, September.
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.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for FOAM V
FOAM V Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for FOAM V, 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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