ZIDANI

Good diving all year

Protected Area

Dungeon 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) - ZIDANI 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

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Zidani isn't some pristine, tropical wreck. This is a Newfoundland wreck, and that means cold, dark water, but also incredible history and a certain rugged beauty. She was a stern trawler that went down in '86 after hitting rocks near Catalina, and the elements have been at her ever since. The stern, where she rests, is particularly evocative, a tangled mess of steel that feels like an archaeological dig in progress. We love the way the North Atlantic has started to reclaim her, with an array of anemones, sea stars, and the occasional lurking lumpfish making their homes in the hull. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical for the region, but on a good day, the light filtering through the green water gives the wreck a ghostly glow. This is a dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a chill; a true adventure rather than a leisurely drift.

Safety Notes

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.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ZIDANI

ZIDANI Ocean Conditions

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