Helpful Resources

Curated links for Nova Scotia divers — weather, tides, dive sites, and more.

Weather & Conditions

Plan Your Dive
Windy.com

Real-time wind, wave, and temperature maps from around the world. Includes a mobile app and 1,500+ paragliding and weather spots.

Tide Times & Tide Charts

Accurate tidal predictions and charts for dive planning — includes daily high/low tide times for local Nova Scotia locations.

Conservation & Science

Contribute to Research
iNaturalist – Nova Scotia

Every observation you log contributes to biodiversity science. Your underwater sightings are shared with global research repositories like GBIF. All you have to do is observe.

Diving Halifax Harbour

Required Reading
Note: Anyone diving in Halifax/Dartmouth/Bedford harbours must contact the Port Authority before entering the water. Provide your name, entry time, estimated duration, and approximate location.
Halifax Port Authority

Official site for the Port of Halifax — contact required before any harbour dive.

NSUC Guide to Diving Halifax Harbour

Our comprehensive guide covering all steps, forms, and safety requirements for harbour diving.

Nova Scotia Dive Sites

Explore
Torpedo Rays Dive Site Map

Interactive dive site map for Nova Scotia waters.

East Coast Scuba Dive Sites

Local dive shop guide to favourite Nova Scotia sites.

PADI Nova Scotia Dive Sites

PADI's curated list of dive sites in the province.

DiveBuddies4Life – Halifax Shore Diving

Shore dive guide focused on Halifax-area sites.

DiveBuddy.com Dive Site Map

Community-sourced dive site map and reviews — zoom in on Nova Scotia to see local sites.