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Surprise Reef

Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

EntryBoat

Max depth18 m

LevelIntermediate and up

Water bodyPacific Ocean

Water temp8–14°C

Estimated from climate dataMay–Sep

About this site

Surprise Reef is a reef dive site near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, in the Pacific Ocean. It is reached from a boat with a maximum depth of about 18 m. Best for divers with some experience. Marine life recorded within about 5 km (OBIS/GBIF) includes nudibranchs, sea otters, seals, sea lions, harbor seals. Typical surface water temperature ranges from about 8 to 14 °C over the year.