SS 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) - SS 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

The SS Saganaga is a proper Atlantic wreck, resting upright at 30 metres. It’s got that classic freighter outline, big and boxy, making for easy navigation and penetration for those with the right training. We’ve found huge schools of capelin moving through the cargo holds, and often spot smooth skates tucked into the sand nearby. You’ll definitely be sharing the site with some of the larger residents, with sightings of orca and northern right whales not uncommon in the area. This is a cold water dive, so good drysuit skills are a must, but the reward is a truly wild, historical site.

Typical SS 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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Nearest Dive Centres to SS Saganaga

Dive shops near SS Saganaga

Ocean Quest Adventure Resort

16km away

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SS Saganaga

SS Saganaga Ocean Conditions

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