Big Duck Island

Best months: Aug–Oct

Protected Area

Grassy Island Nature Reserve

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 - Big Duck Island offers some of Nova Scotia's richest diving. Water ranges 1-17°C, warmest August, September, October.

Best timeAug–Oct

WetsuitA 7mm wetsuit with a hood

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Jellyfish Lake · 77+ species recorded

Water1-17°C · warmest August, September, October

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Big Duck Island, off Nova Scotia, offers cool-water diving with a good chance of seeing seals. The rocky seabed has plenty of nooks for crustaceans and smaller fish. It’s a good spot for divers looking for a quieter experience and a glimpse of Canadian Atlantic marine life.

Safety Notes

Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Big Duck Island

Big Duck Island Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Big Duck Island, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (44.6, -63.5) (0km away)