LA - Wreck of the Avalon Suggest edit

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33Max dive depth

33.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

15.0–20.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–15.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Avalon is a passenger ship wreck that sank in 1960 off California, providing an artificial reef for divers to explore.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 15.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–15.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand wreck rocky Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use wide-angle lenses to capture the wreck and surrounding marine life, and consider using artificial light for better visibility.

Underwater Moments at LA - Wreck of the Avalon

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