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Enterprise Cannery

California, United States
Open Water suggested5–20 m depthShore entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Enterprise Cannery at a glance

Enterprise Cannery is a shore dive site in California, United States with depths of 4.6–19.8 m (15–65 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Giant plumose anemone (Metridium farcimen), Giant kelp, and California sea lion. Recent reports put the water around 16°C (60°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago
1.5 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 16°C · seasonal avg 14°C

Site hazards: Long surface swim if continuing out the pipe to the Metridium Fields (~65 ft); kelp entanglement; boat traffic near the Coast Guard breakwater and harbor mouth; seasonal sea nettle blooms with mild sting; cold water (50-55 F); heavy diver crowds on weekends.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sun
Sun7:00–21:00
Mon7:00–21:00
Tue7:00–21:00
Wed7:00–15:00
Thu7:00–13:00
Fri7:00–21:00
Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:40 · Sunrise 6:09 · Sunset 20:18

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.5 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: Giant plumose anemone (Metridium farcimen), Giant kelp, California sea lion
Best time: Fall (September-November) typically offers the best visibility and calmest seas; early morning on any calm day for parking and flat conditions.

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. Jan8%13°C3.0 m
  2. Feb1%13°C3.2 m
  3. Mar4%12°C3.0 m
  4. Apr19%12°C2.3 m
  5. May14%12°C2.3 m
  6. Jun18%13°C2.1 m
  7. Jul56%14°C1.6 m
  8. Aug71%14°C1.5 m
  9. Sep38%16°C1.9 m
  10. Oct22%16°C2.3 m
  11. Nov12%14°C2.7 m
  12. Dec9%14°C2.8 m

August hastypically 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

  • Giant plumose anemone (Metridium farcimen)Commonly seen
  • Giant kelpCommonly seen
  • California sea lionCommonly seen
  • Sea otterCommonly seen
  • Sea lemon nudibranchCommonly seen
  • Hermissenda nudibranchCommonly seen
  • Blackeye gobyCommonly seen
  • Pacific sanddabCommonly seen
  • Tube-dwelling anemoneCommonly seen
  • Blue-ring top snailCommonly seen
  • California halibutOccasionally seen
  • Wolf eel (juvenile)Occasionally seen
  • Pacific sea nettleSeasonal
  • Swell sharkRarely seen
  • California sheepheadRarely seen

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

  • Monterey Bay Scuba0.3 km

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  • Bamboo Reef Scuba Diving Centers0.5 km

    Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa-Su 07:00-18:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead

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Site details

A shore dive off the north end of San Carlos Beach at the foot of Reeside Avenue, where the remains of Cannery Row's sardine industry — including a large submerged pipe once used to transfer sardines from boats to the canneries — now serve as a navigation line across a rock-and-sand patch reef. The rocky reef supports one of the thickest remaining giant kelp beds in Monterey, and the pipe leads seaward to rock piles and the famous Metridium Fields of giant plumose anemones at about 65 ft. Protected, easy entry and abundant macro life make it a favorite relaxed dive and training area inside the Ed Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area (no take).

reefshore

Long surface swim if continuing out the pipe to the Metridium Fields (~65 ft); kelp entanglement; boat traffic near the Coast Guard breakwater and harbor mouth; seasonal sea nettle blooms with mild sting; cold water (50-55 F); heavy diver crowds on weekends.

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