Nine Fathom Bank Suggest edit

San Clemente Island Suggest · California, LA County, San Clemente Island Suggest

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IntermediateRecommended cert

16Max dive depth

16.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

June to OctoberBest months

16.0–22.0 °CWater (summer)

12.0–17.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Nine Fathom Bank is an underwater bank with a shallowest depth of about 16 meters, making it a notable feature for divers near San Clemente Island.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 16.0–22.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 12.0–17.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for marine life, macro for small invertebrates

Location

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