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Zephyr Cove (Lake Tahoe)

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Open Water suggested3–12 m (10–40 ft) depthShore entry

Zephyr Cove (Lake Tahoe) at a glance

Zephyr Cove (Lake Tahoe) is a shore dive site in Nevada, United States with depths of 3–12.2 m (10–40 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Signal crayfish, Sculpin, and Rainbow trout. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 8:00–10:00 · favorable & moderate

Wind forecast for this hour · 7:00 · run 8 h ago
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Site hazards: High-altitude diving (adjusted tables/computer required), cold water year-round, summer boat and paddle traffic, steep drop-offs further out

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Dive windows this week

MonNo window

18 kn wind (18 kn wind)

Tue8:00–9:00 favorable, 9:00–10:00 moderate, 11:00–12:00 moderate, 15:00–16:00 moderate, 16:00–19:00 favorable

10 kn wind (10 kn wind)

Wed8:00–19:00 favorable

3 kn wind (3 kn wind)

Thu8:00–19:00 favorable

3 kn wind (3 kn wind)

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

5 kn wind (5 kn wind)

Sat8:00–13:00 favorable, 13:00–15:00 moderate, 15:00–18:00 favorable

3 kn wind (3 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:53 · Sunrise 7:21 · Sunset 18:06 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 25 Oct, 22:23 GMT-7

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Signal crayfish, Tahoe sucker
Best time: Summer and fall for warmest water and calm mornings

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. January, 91% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 6 knots
  2. February, 88% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  3. March, 86% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
  4. April, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  5. May, 94% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
  6. June, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
  10. October, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  11. November, 97% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 6 knots
  12. December, 88% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 6 knots

July and August have typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

A sheltered sandy cove on the Nevada (east) shore of Lake Tahoe, regularly cited as one of the most beginner-friendly shore dives on the lake and home to Tahoe Dive Center, the lake's resident dive shop. Shallow sandy bottoms grade into boulder fields with the exceptional clarity Tahoe is known for. As a high-altitude site at about 6,225 ft, dives require altitude procedures, and the water stays cold year-round.

shore

High-altitude diving (adjusted tables/computer required), cold water year-round, summer boat and paddle traffic, steep drop-offs further out

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