Bush Island Beach Dive Site
LaHave, Nova Scotia
Certification Level: Novice
Overview:
This site is a forgotten gem, for divers, once well known and explored. You could bring the whole family to this dive site to enjoy the beach and go for a nice relaxing dive. Great site for kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, snorkeling.
Parking:
Don't park in the private parking area, park along the road not blocking access to the road.
Facilities:
N/A
Site Entry/Exit
Very easy entry into the water
Points of interest/natural navigation aids:
lobsters and lots of marine life (moon snails, sea ravens, sculpins, cunner, flounder)
Bottom Composition & Depth:
Average depth is about 20ft/6.1 to a max depth of 40ft/12.2m
Visibility:
Visibility varies based on many influences including the weather - rain runoff, wind and waves - the tides and the time of the day. Improved visibility may be experienced during slack high tide. Visibility of 30ft to 40ft/9m to 12m is not uncommon for this site.
Hazards and Safety:
Boat traffic and current can be an issue, suggested carrying an SMB or diving buoy.