How deep is Lovers Point?

Lovers Point has a depth range of 4.6–21.3 metres (15–70 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

What will I see at Lovers Point?

Divers at Lovers Point in United States commonly report sightings of Sea otter, Harbor seal, Blue rockfish, Kelp greenling, and Hopkins' rose nudibranch. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Lovers Point

Q: When is the best time to dive Lovers Point?

The best time to dive Lovers Point is typically Mornings before wind; fall and winter for visibility; off-season to avoid beach-use restrictions. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

California, United States

Open Water suggested5–21 m depthShore entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Lovers Point at a glance

Lovers Point is a shore dive site in California, United States with depths of 4.6–21.3 m (15–70 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Sea otter, Harbor seal, and Blue rockfish. Recent reports put the water around 16°C (60°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h 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: Waves plus high tide can turn the beach into a hazardous rocky shore; surge around the point; swimmer and kayak traffic in summer; kelp entanglement

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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 20:19

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.7 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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: Sea otter, Harbor seal, Blue rockfish

Best time: Mornings before wind; fall and winter for visibility; off-season to avoid beach-use restrictions

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.

Jan8%13°C3.0 m
Feb1%13°C3.2 m
Mar4%12°C3.0 m
Apr19%12°C2.3 m
May14%12°C2.3 m
Jun18%13°C2.1 m
Jul56%14°C1.6 m
Aug71%14°C1.5 m
Sep38%16°C1.9 m
Oct22%16°C2.3 m
Nov12%14°C2.7 m
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 recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Sea otterCommonly seen
Harbor sealCommonly seen
Blue rockfishCommonly seen
Kelp greenlingCommonly seen
Hopkins' rose nudibranchSeasonal
CabezonOccasionally seen
Giant kelpCommonly seen

Acarnus erithacus recorded here Apr (1 record)
most recent 2016
Aplysia californica recorded here Dec (1 record)
most recent 2013
Citharichthys stigmaeus recorded here Apr (1 record)
most recent 2016
Henricia leviuscula recorded here Apr (1 record)
most recent 2016
Mola mola recorded here Dec (1 record)
most recent 2013
Phalacrocorax penicillatus recorded here Apr (1 record)
most recent 2016
Pisaster ochraceus recorded here Apr (1 record)
most recent 2016
Zalophus californianus recorded here Dec (1 record)
most recent 2013

Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Bamboo Reef Scuba Diving Centers1.9 km
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Monterey Bay Scuba2.7 km
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Site details

A Pacific Grove classic off Ocean View Boulevard with three stone-stair entries (Lovers 1, 2 and 3) on the east side of the point. Rocky pinnacles rise 10-20 feet off a 30-40 foot sand bottom beyond the kelp canopy, and skilled divers can navigate around the point into Lovers Cove. Note the seasonal city restriction: May 1 - Sep 30 on Friday-Monday and holidays, diving east of the point is limited (permitted south of the pier only from sunset to 11:30 a.m.).

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Waves plus high tide can turn the beach into a hazardous rocky shore; surge around the point; swimmer and kayak traffic in summer; kelp entanglement

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