Haida Gwaii · Canada · Reef
Rennell Sound
West-coast sound where the current can turn strong
Photo: The Interior · CC BY-SA 3.0
Rennell Sound is a sound off the west coast of Graham Island. It is the deeper, more demanding side of the islands' diving, with current that can run strong, and it is aimed at experienced divers and underwater photographers rather than newcomers.
0Where it is and how deep
53.4000° N, 132.7333° WApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
Dives in Rennell Sound cover a wide span of depth, from 5 m in the shallows down to 30 m. Current can be mild or moderate but can also run strong, and with that depth and water movement together the site is meant for experienced divers rather than those fresh from their first course.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Prime | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Haida Gwaii: Guided boat dives into the kelp run only in the summer months, and August has the warmest water.
Know before you go
- Current in Rennell Sound ranges from mild to moderate and can be strong.
Questions divers ask
What experience does Rennell Sound need?+
It is a dive for experienced divers: the bottom reaches 30 m and the current can be strong, so Advanced Open Water training fits the depth.
Sources
- Dive Sites | Sedna Exploration — Sedna Exploration
- Rennell Sound - Wikipedia — Wikipedia
Photo credits
- Wide calm grey water of a sound ringed by forested slopes, with snow-capped peaks at its head under a cloudy sky by The Interior, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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