Canada
Breakwater Island
About this Dive Site
Description
Just off Nanaimo, Breakwater Island beckons divers with its vibrant underwater tapestry. Expect encounters with majestic giant Pacific octopuses, elusive sixgill sharks, and playful harbour seals amidst stunning kelp forests and rocky outcrops.
Best Time to Dive
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| 9°C | 9°C | 10°C | 11°C | 12°C | 13°C | 14°C | 15°C | 14°C | 12°C | 10°C | 9°C |
Peak Season
July, August, May, June, September
Apr
Sea lion activity increases
May
Anemone and invertebrate blooms
Jun
Humpback whale sightings
Jul
Salmon runs begin, abundant marine life
More monthly highlights
Aug
Peak season for kelp forests and marine mammals
Sep
Continued marine mammal activity
Oct
Octopus mating season
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