Inner Bajo Reef
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Inner Bajo Reef offers some of Pacific Northwest's richest reef diving. Water ranges 7-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
Inner Bajo Reef, up in the Pacific Northwest, isn’t about colourful coral, but it’s got a different kind of charm. Drop in and you’ll find yourself amongst kelp forests, a pretty typical sight for British Columbia diving. We’ve spotted some hefty sunflower stars here, really quite impressive reaching over a metre across, slowly making their way across the rocks. Keep an eye out for plainfin midshipman tucked into crevices, their bioluminescent 'portholes' sometimes giving them away. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, nothing too taxing, perfect for shaking off the rust or getting comfortable with colder water.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 11°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Inner Bajo Reef
Inner Bajo Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Inner Bajo Reef, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 9449880 - Friday Harbor, WA (27km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
11°C
53°F · Range: 9.6–11.4°C
Air Temperature
11°C
51°F
Current Speed
3.16 cm/s
Direction: E (108.4°)
Salinity
23.61 PSU
Wind Speed
1.8 m/s
3.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.3 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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