How deep is Zephyr Cove (Lake Tahoe)?

Zephyr Cove (Lake Tahoe) has a depth range of 3–12.2 metres (10–40 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

When is the best time to dive Zephyr Cove (Lake Tahoe)?

The best time to dive Zephyr Cove (Lake Tahoe) is typically Summer and fall for warmest water and calm mornings. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Zephyr Cove (Lake Tahoe)?

Divers at Zephyr Cove (Lake Tahoe) in United States commonly report sightings of Signal crayfish, Rainbow trout, Lake trout (mackinaw), Tahoe sucker, and Sculpin. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Zephyr Cove (Lake Tahoe)

Nevada, United States

Open Water suggested3–12 m 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, Rainbow trout, and Lake trout (mackinaw). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 4h 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

Best: Tue

Sun6:00–21:00

Mon6:00–21:00

Tue6:00–21:00

Wed6:00–21:00

Thu6:00–21:00

Fri7:00–21:00

Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:25 · Sunrise 5:55 · Sunset 20:16

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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: 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.

Jan91% 6 kn
Feb88% 8 kn
Mar86% 9 kn
Apr98% 8 kn
May94% 10 kn
Jun98% 10 kn
Jul100% 10 kn
Aug100% 10 kn
Sep98% 9 kn
Oct98% 8 kn
Nov97% 6 kn
Dec88% 6 kn

July and August 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

Signal crayfishCommonly seen
Rainbow troutOccasionally seen
Lake trout (mackinaw)Rarely seen
Tahoe suckerCommonly seen
SculpinOccasionally seen

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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.

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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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