Paddys Head
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 - Paddys Head offers some of Nova Scotia's richest diving. Water ranges 1-17°C, warmest August, September, October.
Paddys Head, along Nova Scotia's rugged coast, offers a genuine East Coast dive. We’ve found decent visibility here, often around 10-15 meters, revealing kelp forests swaying with the surge. Look for lobsters tucked into crevices and sculpins camouflaged on the rocky bottom. It's a solid shore dive for those comfortable with temperate waters and a bit of a walk to the entry.
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 Paddys Head
Paddys Head Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Paddys Head, 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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