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Portia

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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intermediate

An ever-changing cold-water wreck dive on shifting sands.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features the Portia wreck. The wreck’s position changes frequently due to shifting sands, so visibility and its exact appearance can vary considerably from dive to dive. It is recommended to consider this a worthwhile diving experience. Due to the dynamic nature of the site, it's possible you won’t see the wreck in the same configuration each time you visit.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wreckcold waterboat divevariable visibility

Marine Life

SculpinCunnerSea anemoneLobsterRock crabStarfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

intermediate

Variable visibility, cold water, and a shifting wreck require experience.

Hazards:
Cold waterVariable visibilityEntanglementBoat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 16.9°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

Swell Height (m)
Swell Period (s)

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