Canada

Sidney Waterfront

15–20 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

44Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal100/100

Waves

0.0 m

1.9 s

Swell

0.0 m

1.6 s

Current speed

0.3 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

16.7°C

Wind

8.4 km/h

→ E

Sea level

0.0 m

rising

WavesCalm

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

14:15–14:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm

Waves0.0–0.0 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.7°C

TomorrowCalm

Waves0.0–0.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C

Mon, Sep 7Calm

Waves0.0–0.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C

Tue, Sep 8Calm

Waves0.0–0.1 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C

Next 72 hours

14:00

Waves: 0.0 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 16.7°C

20:00

Waves: 0.0 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 16.7°C

02:00

Waves: 0.0 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 16.4°C

08:00

Waves: 0.0 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 16.4°C

14:00

Waves: 0.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.5°C

20:00

Waves: 0.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.5°C

02:00

Waves: 0.1 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.3°C

08:00

Waves: 0.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.3°C

14:00

Waves: 0.2 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 16.5°C

20:00

Waves: 0.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 16.5°C

02:00

Waves: 0.1 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.4°C

08:00

Waves: 0.0 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 16.3°C

Catalog depth15–20 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

Jun-Sep

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: mild

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

shorereefsalt 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

Lion nudibranch

Melibe leonina

DeepLog12

Opalescent nudibranch

Hermissenda crassicornis

DeepLog10

Purple sea star

Pisaster ochraceus

DeepLog6

Wrinkled dogwinkle

Nucella lamellosa

DeepLog6

Leather star

Dermasterias imbricata

DeepLog5

Hedgpeth's sapsucker

Elysia hedgpethi

DeepLog4

Common seal

Phoca vitulina

DeepLog3

Pacific herring

Clupea pallasii

DeepLog3

Red dendronotus

Dendronotus rufus

DeepLog3

Tube-snout

Aulorhynchus flavidus

DeepLog3

Buffalo sculpin

Enophrys bison

DeepLog2

Cyanea ferruginea

DeepLog2

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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