Peach Passage

Best months: Aug–Oct

Protected Area

Knob and Round Islands Conservation 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 - Peach Passage offers some of Nova Scotia's richest drift 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

CharacterDrift dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Peach Passage offers a gentle drift dive, making it a good pick for newer divers getting comfortable with currents. You'll move along with the flow, observing the local rock formations and whatever smaller fish species are hanging out. It's not a site for big pelagics, but a pleasant, relaxed dive if you're in the area and fancy a mellow afternoon.

Safety Notes

Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

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

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Peach Passage

Peach Passage Ocean Conditions

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