Silver Harbour
Located in the renowned Thunder Bay of Lake Superior, Silver Harbour is a beloved dive and recreational spot. Situated within a conservation area, this site offers year-round accessibility to the lake. Divers can delight in the impressive rock formations that adorn the underwater landscape.
Dive enthusiasts can anticipate encountering a diverse array of fish species native to Lake Superior, including sturgeon, bass, trout, perch, pike, and walleye. The vibrant marine life adds a touch of excitement to every dive.
With a visibility of 5 meters and a maximum depth of 8 meters, Silver Harbour provides ideal conditions for beginner divers. Whether you're a novice or an experienced diver seeking a serene underwater adventure, this Canadian site is a must-visit.
Discover Silver Harbour in Shuniah, Thunder Bay District, Northwestern Ontario, Ontario, P7A 0T2, Canada, and explore the captivating wonders of Lake Superior's depths.
Dive enthusiasts can anticipate encountering a diverse array of fish species native to Lake Superior, including sturgeon, bass, trout, perch, pike, and walleye. The vibrant marine life adds a touch of excitement to every dive.
With a visibility of 5 meters and a maximum depth of 8 meters, Silver Harbour provides ideal conditions for beginner divers. Whether you're a novice or an experienced diver seeking a serene underwater adventure, this Canadian site is a must-visit.
Discover Silver Harbour in Shuniah, Thunder Bay District, Northwestern Ontario, Ontario, P7A 0T2, Canada, and explore the captivating wonders of Lake Superior's depths.
Diving Conditions Score for Silver Harbour
5.8
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Silver Harbour
Depth
8m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Silver Harbour
Wave Height
0.04m
Wind Speed
14.6 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
37.9km
Cloud Cover
17%
Wave Period
1.85s
Air Temperature
17.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Silver Harbour
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Dive Score Chart for Silver Harbour
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.755802564102564/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.04m, Wind 7.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.6741915032679735/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Silver Harbour: 06:00
Sunset at Silver Harbour: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Silver Harbour are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
16:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.04m (2.6s), Wind: 7.3 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 3.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Silver HarbourAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Silver Harbour
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Silver Harbour
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.3/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Silver Harbour
January
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.3
Ideal Conditions for Silver Harbour
Water Temp
16.6°C / 61.9°F
July
Visibility
14.8m / 48.6ft
December
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Silver Harbour
Silver Harbour shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (16.6°C) and January the coldest (-19.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 4, 2026
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