McKenzie Bight

Canada

McKenzie Bight

20–33 mMax Depth
boatEntry
21Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.0 m
2.5 s
Swell
0.0 m
2.1 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
12.3°C
Wind
1.1 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.9 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:30–22:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Calm
Waves0.0–0.0 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature12.3°C
Sun, Oct 18Calm
Waves0.0–0.0 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature12.1°C
Mon, Oct 19Calm
Waves0.0–0.1 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature12.1°C
Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.1–0.2 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature12.2°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 12.3°C
04:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.1°C
10:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 12.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 12.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 12.1°C
16:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 12.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 12.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 12.1°C
10:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 12.2°C
16:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 12.4°C
Catalog depth20–33 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Oct

Peak month

Aug 16.2°

Jan7.2°
Feb7.2°
Mar7.9°
Apr9.5°
May12.0°
Jun14.2°
Jul15.9°
Aug16.2°
Sep14.3°
Oct11.3°
Nov9.1°
Dec7.8°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 7.5 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

wallsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Purple sea star
Pisaster ochraceus
DeepLog46
Leather star
Dermasterias imbricata
DeepLog26
Mask limpet
Lottia persona
DeepLog18
Purple mahogany-clam
Nuttallia obscurata
DeepLog8
Washington butter clam
Saxidomus gigantea
DeepLog6
Dira whelk
Lirabuccinum dirum
DeepLog5
Japanese littleneck
Ruditapes philippinarum
DeepLog4
Portuguese oyster
Magallana gigas
DeepLog4
Checkered periwinkle
Littorina scutulata
DeepLog3
Red-trumpet calcareous tubeworm
Serpula columbiana
DeepLog3
Sand gaper
Mya arenaria
DeepLog2
Shield limpet
Lottia pelta
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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