Spooners Cove Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

14.0–18.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–14.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Spooners Cove is a scenic dive site located within Montana de Oro State Park in California. It features a diverse marine ecosystem, rocky reefs, and kelp forests, making it a popular spot for divers of various skill levels.

The dive typically involves exploring rocky outcrops and kelp beds, with opportunities to see a variety of marine life including sea stars, anemones, and possibly larger species like sea otters. The entry is from the shore, and divers should be mindful of the conditions.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 14.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–14.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

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Best lighting in the morning, focus on kelp and marine life.

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