Horse Pastures Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June to OctoberBest months

17.0–22.0 °CWater (summer)

12.0–17.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Horse Pastures is a popular dive site located in Orange County, California, known for its diverse marine life and rocky underwater terrain. The site features kelp forests and various fish species, making it a great spot for both novice and experienced divers.

Divers can explore rocky reefs and kelp beds, with opportunities to see a variety of marine life including sea stars, anemones, and schools of fish. The underwater landscape provides interesting topography and habitats for marine creatures.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 17.0–22.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 12.0–17.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rocky sandy kelp Suggest edit

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Best lighting is during midday; focus on kelp and marine life.

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