La Jolla Shores Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

12Max dive depth

12.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

18.0–22.0 °CWater (summer)

12.0–17.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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La Jolla Shores is a popular dive site located in San Diego, California. It features a sandy bottom and kelp forests, making it suitable for divers of all levels. The area is known for its marine biodiversity, including various fish species, sea turtles, and occasional leopard sharks.

Divers can expect to explore underwater canyons and kelp beds. The site is accessible from the shore, allowing for easy entry and exit. The dive typically involves swimming along the sandy bottom and through kelp forests, with opportunities to observe marine life.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–22.0 °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:
sand kelp rocks Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting in the morning, focus on kelp and marine life.

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