Fox Point Beach

North America › Canada › Nova Scotia

Fox Point Beach

3–12 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
46Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-3)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.3 m
5.5 s
Swell
0.8 m
6.7 s
Current speed
0.9 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
18.1°C
Wind
23.3 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
00:0001:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature17.9°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–1.1 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature17.5°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.4–0.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 18.1°C
21:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
03:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
21:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.2°C
03:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
09:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
03:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
09:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
Catalog depth3–12 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Aug 16.5°

Jan3.1°
Feb1.3°
Mar1.1°
Apr2.5°
May5.4°
Jun9.7°
Jul14.1°
Aug16.5°
Sep16.1°
Oct13.3°
Nov9.5°
Dec6.1°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 10 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

Beachshoresalt Waterbeginner Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Winter flounder
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
DeepLog27
Muddler
Hemitripterus americanus
DeepLog20
Northern moonsnail
Euspira heros
DeepLog20
Banded rudderfish
Seriola zonata
DeepLog15
Cunner
Tautogolabrus adspersus
DeepLog13
Longhorn sculpin
Myoxocephalus octodecemspinosus
DeepLog11
Windowpane flounder
Scophthalmus aquosus
DeepLog8
Atlantic wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
DeepLog7
Winter squid
Doryteuthis pealeii
DeepLog6
Saithe
Pollachius virens
DeepLog5
Lumpfish
Cyclopterus lumpus
DeepLog3
Short bigeye
Pristigenys alta
DeepLog3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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