Mill Cove Beach

Easy shore dive with lobsters, sand, and rock formations.

Shore Access
5m Avg Depth
9m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a nice beach entry, but be aware that it can get busy during the summer months due to its location as a public beach. It's conveniently located near Mill Cove Jetty/Wharf, another excellent diving spot. Parking is available on the roadside with respect for local residents. There are no restroom facilities nearby; you’ll need to visit one of the stores along the 329 highway. Access to the site is easy from any point along the beach, and benches and recycling bins are provided. The bottom consists primarily of sand transitioning to rock formations. Dive depths range from a shallow 5 feet (1.5 meters) to a maximum depth of 40 feet (9 meters), with a gradual change in depth. Visibility typically ranges between 30 and 40 feet (9 to 12 meters). Lobsters are often abundant in the shallows during warmer months. Be mindful of boat traffic, kayak/paddleboard users, and lobster traps present in the area.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

shore divebeginner friendlygood visibilitymacro photographysandy bottomrocky reef

Marine Life

LobsterRock crabSculpinCunnerFlounderSea starsKelp

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth, gradual slope, and easy beach entry make it ideal for new divers and training.

Hazards:
boat traffickayakerslobster traps
Current Strength:

Mild

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