Best for advanced divers, 1-10m, shore entry, mild current.
Sachs Harbour Community Beach serves as the primary shore entry point for the hamlet of Sachs Harbour. The site features a seabed composed of sand and pebbles, with depths ranging from 1 to 10 metres and an average depth of 5 metres. Visibility typically fluctuates between 3 and 8 metres. Due to extreme water temperatures ranging from -2°C to 4°C, this site is suited only for advanced snorkelers prepared for cold-water conditions. Facilities available at the beach include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station. Typical sessions last approximately 30 minutes.
71.98400, -125.25500
The beach is more suitable for walks and observing the local environment than swimming due to the cold water.
Access to Sachs Harbour is primarily by air from Inuvik, NWT. Once in the community, the beach is accessible on foot.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 10m
Visibility
3-8m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
-2-4°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug
There is no specific data regarding marine life sightings at this site.
No, this site is intended for advanced snorkelers due to the extreme cold-water conditions.
The depth ranges from 1 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
Yes, the site is used for short-duration snorkeling, though it is rated 2/5 for the activity.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Sachs Harbour Community Beach in Sachs Harbour. Water temperatures range from -2°C to 4°C.
The best months to visit Sachs Harbour Community Beach in Sachs Harbour are July and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sachs Harbour Community Beach in Sachs Harbour typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sachs Harbour Community Beach in Sachs Harbour typically ranges from 3 metres to 8 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
