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Diver's Cove

California, United States
Open Water suggested3–12 m depthShore entry3mm wetsuit typical

Diver's Cove at a glance

Diver's Cove is a shore dive site in California, United States with depths of 3–12.2 m (10–40 ft). Typically most favorable Jun–Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Garibaldi, California sheephead, and Kelp bass (calico bass). Recent reports put the water around 23°C (74°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago
0.9 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 23°C · seasonal avg 21°C

Site hazards: Surge over the shallow reefs, crowds of students on weekends, occasional rip near the points

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon
Sun7:00–20:00
Mon7:00–20:00
Tue7:00–20:00
Wed7:00–20:00
Thu7:00–20:00
Fri7:00–20:00
Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:32 · Sunrise 5:59 · Sunset 19:55

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 0.4 km from site · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Garibaldi, California sheephead, Kelp bass (calico bass)
Best time: Mornings with small surf, summer through fall

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan68%15°C1.3 m
  2. Feb67%15°C1.3 m
  3. Mar71%14°C1.3 m
  4. Apr91%15°C1.1 m
  5. May97%17°C1.0 m
  6. Jun100%19°C0.9 m
  7. Jul100%21°C0.9 m
  8. Aug98%22°C0.9 m
  9. Sep99%21°C0.9 m
  10. Oct91%20°C1.0 m
  11. Nov93%18°C1.0 m
  12. Dec86%17°C1.1 m

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.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • GaribaldiCommonly seen
  • California sheepheadCommonly seen
  • Kelp bass (calico bass)Commonly seen
  • OpaleyeCommonly seen
  • Two-spot octopusOccasionally seen
  • California morayOccasionally seen
  • Round stingrayCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

Small, protected sandy cove off Cliff Drive in Laguna Beach with a series of mini-reefs beginning almost immediately offshore in 10-35 ft of water. It is one of Orange County's most heavily used open-water training beaches and can be combined with adjacent Fisherman's Cove as a loop dive. The cove sits inside the no-take Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve.

reefshore

Surge over the shallow reefs, crowds of students on weekends, occasional rip near the points

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