Conditions & tides
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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.
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About this site
Arbutus Island lies in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada, in the waters off Vancouver Island near the Saanich Peninsula. The site has a maximum depth of around 9 metres and is considered a beginner dive, making it suited to shallow, easy exploration of the surrounding island waters.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
North Pacific Spiny DogfishSqualus suckleyiReported here · unconfirmed
Dock ShrimpPandalus danaeReported here · unconfirmed
Red Rock CrabCancer productusReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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