Missile Tower Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

18.0–22.0 °CWater (summer)

13.0–17.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Missile Tower is a popular dive site located off the coast of San Diego, California. It features a unique underwater structure that attracts a variety of marine life, making it an interesting spot for divers of different skill levels.

The dive typically involves exploring the tower and the surrounding area, where divers can encounter schools of fish, kelp forests, and various invertebrates. The site offers both shallow and deeper areas for exploration.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–22.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 13.0–17.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rocks kelp Suggest edit

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing the tower and marine life.

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