Avondale Reef
Why dive here
With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and jellyfish lake - Avondale Reef offers some of Nova Scotia's richest reef diving. Water ranges 1-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
Avondale Reef, off the coast of Nova Scotia, is a surprising find for divers keen on exploring Canada's cooler waters. Here, you’ll encounter a resilient coral habitat thriving despite the northern temperatures. It's a site for those who appreciate the unique beauty of cold-water corals, offering a different kind of dive experience from the tropical norm. We'd suggest it for divers looking to tick off a distinctive Canadian reef.
Typical Avondale Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Avondale Reef
Avondale Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Avondale Reef, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
17.11°C
63°F
Current Speed
2.24 cm/s
Direction: NE (63.4°)
Salinity
30.51 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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