New Bear Cove

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 - New Bear Cove 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

New Bear Cove in Nova Scotia offers a chilly but rewarding dive. You'll find a rocky seabed, often with kelp forests swaying in the mild current. We’ve seen various crustaceans tucked into crevices, along with some sculpin and flounder camouflaged against the bottom. It’s a good spot for divers comfortable with colder water looking for a quiet, natural Canadian dive.

Safety Notes

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

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Nearest Dive Centres to New Bear Cove

Dive shops near New Bear Cove

Torpedo Rays Scuba Adventures

18km away

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East Coast Scuba and Watersports

23km away

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for New Bear Cove

New Bear Cove Ocean Conditions

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