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IntermediateShore Dive
Crescent Bay (Deadman's Reef)
California, United States
Depth15–65 ft (4.6–19.8 m)
AccessShore
Cert LevelOpen Water (Advanced recommended for Deadman's Reef)
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Calm summer and fall mornings with small south swell
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Scenic Laguna Beach cove with sandy entry and rocky reef structure on both sides, with most points of interest in 15-35 ft. Strong swimmers or kayak/boat divers can continue roughly 300-400 yards offshore to Deadman's Reef, a pinnacle complex rising to about 20 ft with 45-65 ft on its flanks. The site lies inside the no-take Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve.
Quick Facts
Depth Range4.6m – 19.8m
CertificationOpen Water (Advanced recommended for Deadman's Reef)
Gear7mm wetsuit, surface marker buoy and compass for the long swim to Deadman's Reef
HazardsSurf and surge on the reef edges, long surface swim to Deadman's Reef, boat traffic offshore, rip currents near the points
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