Hayes Gardens

Best months: Aug–Oct

Protected Area

DUC Fee Simple Lands

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 - Hayes Gardens offers some of Nova Scotia's richest reef 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

CharacterReef dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Hayes Gardens is one of Nova Scotia's cooler shore dives, particularly if you’re into temperate water marine life. We've often found nudibranchs tucked among the rocks and anemones waving from the ledges here. It's a fairly easy entry and exit, making it a good spot for a relaxed dive if conditions are calm. Just watch the tides; a little current can make it less enjoyable.

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 Hayes Gardens

Hayes Gardens Ocean Conditions

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