SAGANAGA

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) - SAGANAGA 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

Diving the Saganaga is a serious trip back in time, a substantial piece of World War II history resting in Conception Bay. This steamship, torpedoed by a German U-boat in 1942, sits upright at 30 metres. The sheer scale of the 124-metre vessel is what hits you first; it’s a big wreck, with plenty to explore for those comfortable with deeper, colder water diving. We’ve seen everything from lumpfish tucked into crevices to sculpins perched on the decaying metalwork, and the ambient light filtering through the bay often gives the whole site an atmospheric, almost ghostly feel. It’s a dive for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and don't mind the chilly Atlantic.

Typical SAGANAGA 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

16km away

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SAGANAGA

SAGANAGA Ocean Conditions

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