Manhattan Beach Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

MildSurge

45 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

16.0–20.0 °CWater (summer)

12.0–16.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Manhattan Beach is a popular dive site located along the coast of California, known for its diverse marine life and vibrant underwater ecosystem. The area features sandy bottoms, rocky reefs, and kelp forests, providing a variety of habitats for divers to explore.

Diving at Manhattan Beach offers opportunities to see a range of marine species, including colorful fish, sea stars, and occasional sightings of larger marine animals. The dive typically involves exploring the rocky structures and kelp beds, with the possibility of encountering both shallow and deeper areas.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 16.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 12.0–16.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

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Best lighting during mid-morning; focus on kelp forests and marine life.

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