

Best for intermediate divers, 8-21m, shore entry, extreme current.
McNeill Point in Victoria, Canada, features a combination of natural and artificial reef structures ranging from 8 to 21 metres in depth. Located 400 metres from shore, this site is suited for intermediate divers capable of managing extreme currents. Visibility typically ranges between 6 and 9 metres, with water temperatures consistently between 8 and 9 degrees Celsius. Due to the extreme current, divers must strictly plan their entry around the slack tide window. While shore access is possible, boat entry is recommended to avoid surf and shore break at the island edge. Facilities available on site include parking, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station.
48.41097, -123.30697
Plan your dive strictly around the slack tide window because the current at McNeill Point is extreme and can overwhelm even strong swimmers if mistimed. The site has parking, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station on site, so you can kit up and rinse down without improvising.
Located 0.4km West of the Victoria Golf Course on Beach Road.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-21m
Visibility
6-9m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
8-9°C
Current
Extreme
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
The site ranges from 8 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
No, this site is classified for intermediate divers due to the extreme currents and potential for entanglement.
While shore access is possible, boat entry is recommended to avoid the surf and shore break at the island edge.
Hazards include extreme currents, entanglement risks from artificial structures, surge, low visibility, and deep water.
The site is primarily used for diving due to the depth and extreme current conditions.
Diving at McNeill Point in Victoria requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at McNeill Point in Victoria. Water temperatures range from 8°C to 9°C.
The best months to visit McNeill Point in Victoria are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
McNeill Point in Victoria is known for extreme currents. Only very experienced divers should attempt this dive, and only under favourable conditions.
Visibility at McNeill Point in Victoria typically ranges from 6 metres to 9 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.