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New Hope Rock

California, United States
Open Water suggested12 m depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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New Hope Rock at a glance

New Hope Rock is a boat dive site in California, United States with depths of up to 12 m (39 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 23°C (73°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 13h ago
1.1 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 23°C · seasonal avg 22°C

Dive windows this week

Best: Wed
Fri7:00–19:00
Sat7:00–19:00
Sun7:00–19:00
Mon7:00–19:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–19:00
Thu—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:05 · Sunrise 6:30 · Sunset 19:00 · all windows sit within daylight

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.4 km from site · graded 13h 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.

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Best months, historically

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

  1. Jan41%15°C2.0 m
  2. Feb48%15°C2.0 m
  3. Mar42%15°C2.0 m
  4. Apr69%16°C1.6 m
  5. May80%18°C1.4 m
  6. Jun89%19°C1.3 m
  7. Jul99%21°C1.2 m
  8. Aug96%21°C1.2 m
  9. Sep92%22°C1.2 m
  10. Oct71%20°C1.4 m
  11. Nov62%18°C1.6 m
  12. Dec59%17°C1.8 m

July 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

No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.

Fills & rentals nearby

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

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

A rocky pinnacle reef in the Point Loma kelp beds peaking within about 20 feet of the surface and dropping toward 40-60 feet on the sand. Boat access only, typically launched from Shelter Island or Mission Bay, with kelp forest, caves, and dense fish and invertebrate life.

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No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.

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