Oil Rig Eureka Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

AdvancedRecommended cert

40Max dive depth

40.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

June to OctoberBest months

15.0–20.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–15.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Oil Rig Eureka is an artificial reef created by a decommissioned oil platform located off the coast of California. It attracts a diverse range of marine life, making it a popular dive site for underwater enthusiasts.

Diving at Oil Rig Eureka offers opportunities to explore the rig structure and the marine life that inhabits it. Divers can expect to see schools of fish, sea lions, and various invertebrates. The rig provides multiple levels to explore, with interesting overhangs and crevices.

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
Permits are required for diving at oil rigs in California.
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Bottom types:
sand rock artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing the rig and marine life.

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