Morse Point Suggest edit

United States Suggest · California Suggest

☆☆☆☆☆

IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

50 minAvg dive time

June to OctoberBest months

15.0–20.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–15.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

Suggest edit

Morse Point is a popular dive site located off Santa Cruz Island in California's Channel Islands National Park. Known for its rich marine biodiversity, divers can encounter a variety of marine life including sea lions, colorful fish, and unique underwater topography.

The dive typically features rocky reefs and kelp forests, providing an exciting environment for divers. The site is suitable for exploring both shallow and deeper areas, with opportunities for both photography and marine life observation.

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: Yes
Diving in Channel Islands National Park requires a permit.
Suggest edit Suggest notes change
Bottom types:
rocky sandy kelp Suggest edit

Photo tips

Suggest edit

Best light conditions are during midday; focus on marine life and kelp forests.

Location

Underwater Moments at Morse Point

No photos for this dive site yet.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Rate this divesite

Logged dives at this site

Current Weather

Loading weather...

Last 7 Days

Loading history...

Important safety note

Information on ScubaSnap.app may be user-provided or aggregated from sources such as AI, Wikipedia, and search results. It is not guaranteed to be safe, accurate, or current. Always verify locally and dive within your training.

The information has been compiled with the utmost care but may contain errors. Always do your own research and consult local dive operators/centers.