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Humphries Reef

Humphries Reef, up in the Pacific Northwest, is a site we’ve always enjoyed, especially for its genuine cold-water charm. It’s not about vibrant colours here, you’re diving into a world of rich, muted greens and browns, a different kind of beauty. We love the sheer density of life clinging to every surface, particularly those big sunflower stars draped over the rocks. Look closely, and you’ll spot roughpatch shrimp tucked into crevices or a daubed shanny camouflaged perfectly against the substrate. Our favourite finds are always the giant octopuses, sometimes you just see an eye peeking out from under a ledge, other times they’re stretching an arm out to investigate. It’s a site that rewards slow diving, hovering and observing, rather than rushing through. Expect cooler temperatures, around 8-12°C, so a good drysuit is a must. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, it’s a solid 10-15 metres, enough to really appreciate the scale of the reef. We’d suggest a morning dive here, before any boat traffic stirs things up too much. It’s an excellent spot for photographers keen on macro life and patient wide-angle shots of the reef structure.