Best for intermediate divers, 2-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Neils Harbour offers a shore-entry dive featuring a combination of reef and kelp forest environments. Suitable for intermediate divers, the site ranges in depth from 2 to 30 metres. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 15 metres. Divers must contend with cold water temperatures ranging from -1 to 11 degrees Celsius, making a drysuit necessary. While currents are generally mild, surge and swell are common hazards, particularly in shallower areas. The site includes a cave and an artificial reef, requiring careful buoyancy control and awareness of the overhead environment. Marine life in this habitat includes various temperate fish and invertebrates typical of the region.
46.80735, -60.32902
The exit of some caverns is too small for a diver to swim through.
From Sydney travel west on route 125 to route 105 to route 312 past Ingonish to Neil's Harbour wharf.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
-1-11°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
The site supports a variety of temperate marine life, including various fish and invertebrates characteristic of the local reef and kelp forest habitats.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers and requires an Advanced Open Water certification in addition to Open Water certification.
The site offers a depth range of 2 to 30 metres.
Neils Harbour is a shore-entry dive site.
Divers should be aware of surge and swell, which can make shore entries difficult and affect conditions at depth. Additionally, maintain buoyancy to avoid contact with the seabed and exercise caution when navigating the cave and artificial reef structures.
Diving at Neils Harbour in Ingonish requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Neils Harbour in Ingonish. Water temperatures range from -1°C to 11°C.
The best months to visit Neils Harbour in Ingonish are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Neils Harbour in Ingonish typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Neils Harbour in Ingonish typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
