Portier Pass

Canada

Portier Pass

15.2–24.4 mMax Depth
boatEntry
32Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.1 m
2.0 s
Swell
0.1 m
1.7 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
16.6°C
Wind
10.0 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
09:1509:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.0–0.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.0–0.1 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C
Mon, Sep 7Calm
Waves0.0–0.1 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.0–0.0 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.9°C
Next 72 hours
09:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
15:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
21:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
03:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
09:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
15:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
21:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
03:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
09:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
15:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
03:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
Catalog depth15.2–24.4 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 17.3°

Jan6.9°
Feb7.0°
Mar7.9°
Apr9.8°
May12.8°
Jun15.2°
Jul17.1°
Aug17.3°
Sep15.0°
Oct11.6°
Nov9.1°
Dec7.5°
Current: strong
Typical visibility: 20 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

driftsalt Waterintermediate 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
Purple sea star
Pisaster ochraceus
DeepLog11
Marzupla
Orcinus orca
DeepLog7
Pink-tipped anemone
Anthopleura elegantissima
DeepLog7
Leather star
Dermasterias imbricata
DeepLog5
Red sea cucumber
Cucumaria miniata
DeepLog4
Tidepool sculpin
Oligocottus maculosus
DeepLog4
Common seal
Phoca vitulina
DeepLog3
Northern sea lion
Eumetopias jubatus
DeepLog3
Rufus tipped nudibranch
Acanthodoris nanaimoensis
DeepLog2
Sitka periwinkle
Littorina sitkana
DeepLog2
Urticina grebelnyi
DeepLog2
Big skate
Beringraja binoculata
DeepLog1
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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Portier Pass photo 4
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