New Hope Rock Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

6.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

June to OctoberBest months

18.0–22.0 °CWater (summer)

12.0–17.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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New Hope Rock is a popular dive site located in San Diego, California, known for its vibrant marine life and rocky underwater formations. The site offers divers a chance to explore diverse ecosystems and encounter various species of fish and invertebrates.

Diving at New Hope Rock typically involves navigating around rocky structures and kelp forests. The site is suitable for both novice and experienced divers, with opportunities to observe marine life in their natural habitat. The underwater topography provides interesting features to explore.

Conditions

Visibility: 6.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate 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:
rock sand kelp Suggest edit

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Best lighting during midday, focus on marine life and underwater structures.

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