

Best for intermediate divers, 5-42m, shore entry, mild current.
Patey Rock is a shore-entry reef and wall site located 15 metres from the shore in Victoria, Canada. The topography features a wall that drops from 5 to 42 metres. Divers should be prepared for mild currents, though the shore entry can be demanding due to surf, shore break, and potential rip currents. The site includes overhead environments such as a cave, wreck, or swim-through, requiring careful depth monitoring. Sharp rocks and entanglement hazards are present. Water temperatures range from 7 to 17 degrees Celsius throughout the year, necessitating a drysuit or well-insulated wetsuit. Species recorded around this area include harbour seal, East Pacific red octopus, grunt sculpin, and various nudibranchs.
48.70000, -123.52000
Check current surf and swell reports before committing to the shore entry, as the shore break and rip currents can make getting in and out the most demanding part of the dive. Facilities are unconfirmed, so arrive self-sufficient with all your gear ready before you reach the water.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-42m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
7-17°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include harbour seal, East Pacific red octopus, bobtail squid, grunt sculpin, Monterey dorid, Pacific lion's mane jellyfish, king crab, scorpionfish, egg-yolk jellyfish, Hermissenda, white-lined Dirona, ling cod, Nanaimo dorid, and toadfish.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the complex entry conditions, overhead environments, and depth range.
The site features a reef and wall topography that ranges from 5 metres to 42 metres in depth.
Patey Rock is a shore-entry site located 15 metres from the shore.
Divers should be aware of entanglement hazards, sharp rocks, rip currents, and surf. Additionally, the site contains overhead environments like a cave, wreck, or swim-through that require careful navigation.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Patey Rock in Mill Bay. Water temperatures range from 7°C to 17°C.
Patey Rock in Mill Bay typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.