Dive-site story
Paddy's Head is a classic shore dive located in St. Margarets Bay along the rugged South Shore of Nova Scotia. Divers follow a gradual slope from a protected rocky shoreline into broad kelp beds and scattered granite boulder formations before reaching a sandy floor populated by cold-water marine life.
Extensive sugar kelp forests sheltering northern bottom-dwelling species
Granite boulder formations draped in cold-water sea anemones and sponges
Reliable macro photography opportunities featuring nudibranchs and sea spiders
Straightforward navigation suitable for training dives and checkout dives
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 warmer water temperatures, calmer weather patterns, and improved underwater clarity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American LobsterHomarus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ocean PoutZoarces americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Sea RavenHemitripterus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Winter FlounderPseudopleuronectes americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bushy-backed NudibranchDendronotus frondosus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Shorthorn SculpinMyoxocephalus scorpius | Common |
Marine forecast
