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
Maple Bay sits along the east coast of Vancouver Island, in the Cowichan Valley region of British Columbia, Canada. The site reaches a maximum depth of about 12.2 metres and is considered a beginner-friendly dive.
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
Ochre Sea StarPisaster ochraceusReported here · unconfirmed
Red Rock CrabCancer productusReported here · unconfirmed
East Pacific Red OctopusOctopus rubescensReported here · unconfirmed
Yellow Shore CrabHemigrapsus oregonensisReported 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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