Dive-site story
Fox Point Beach sits along the western shoreline of St. Margarets Bay in Nova Scotia, serving as a dependable cold-water shore dive. Divers wade in over a gravel and cobble shoreline before descending into kelp stands, granite boulders, and open sandy patches. The bottom slopes gradually, offering straightforward navigation alongside typical North Atlantic coastal ecology.
Extensive kelp beds harboring juvenile fish and invertebrates
Abundant American lobsters sheltering in rock fissures and undercut boulders
Sheltered bay conditions that frequently allow diving when open ocean sites are rough
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late summer and early autumn bring the warmest water temperatures and optimal visibility before winter storms set in.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American lobsterHomarus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic rock crabCancer irroratus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Sea ravenHemitripterus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Winter flounderPseudopleuronectes americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| CunnerTautogolabrus adspersus | Common |
Marine forecast
