Marys Point Reef
Protected Area
Mary’s Point
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 - Marys Point Reef offers some of Nova Scotia's richest reef diving. Water ranges 1-17°C, warmest August, September, October.
Marys Point Reef in Nova Scotia offers a dive into a cold-water coral environment. You’ll likely spot American lobsters tucked into crevices, alongside smaller fish like Atlantic tomcod and perhaps an American eel. Surface intervals might bring sightings of Great Black-backed Gulls or Common Eiders. It’s a site best suited for divers curious about the unique ecosystems found in cooler Canadian waters.
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 Marys Point Reef
Marys Point Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Marys Point Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (44.6, -63.5) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
15°C
58°F · Range: 8.7–17.2°C
Current Speed
1 cm/s
Direction: N (0°)
Salinity
30.56 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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