NOSC Tower Wreck Suggest edit

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30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June to OctoberBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

12.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The NOSC Tower Wreck is the collapsed remains of a Navy Ocean Systems Center research tower that fell in 1988 off San Diego, now serving as an artificial reef.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 12.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use wide-angle lenses to capture the wreck; best lighting is during midday.

Location

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