The Outer North Jetty offers more exposure to ocean conditions but rewards divers with larger marine life and potentially better visibility. This challenging site requires careful planning around weather and tides, with strong currents and ocean surge being constant factors.
Difficulty
Advanced
Max Depth
45 ft
Type
Shore
Typical Visibility
12 ft
Conditions Summary
Best time today
7AM - 10AM
BAD
Best day in forecast
Tuesday
BAD
2026-01-27
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
High waves expected today
Strong surge expected today
High bacteria levels due to recent rainfall
Rain expected today - bacteria levels may increase
Outer jetty faces WNW with full exposure to dominant Pacific swells. South jetty provides partial shelter from S/SSW swell. N/NE blocked by jetty structure. Wave shoaling on outer bar amplifies incoming swell.
