Boat dive — see Entry & access.
Carlsbad is an intermediate boat dive site in California, United States with depths of up to 20.4 m (67 ft). Typically most favorable Jun–Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 23°C (74°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 23°C · seasonal avg 22°C
Dive windows this week
Best: WedFavorable windowModerate window— no window
First light 6:05 · Sunrise 6:30 · Sunset 19:01
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.1 km from site · graded 5h ago
Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.
Forecast · NOAA tide model
Loading tide predictions
Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.
No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
June and July havetypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.
No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.
Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.
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Data updated June 2026
Artificial reef built from Quarry Rock
No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.
Carlsbad reaches a maximum depth of 20.4 metres (67 feet). It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.
Carlsbad is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.
Carlsbad is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed maximum depth is 20.4 metres (67 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.
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