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Scuba diving at La Jolla Cove in San Diego
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La Jolla Cove

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San DiegoShore
About This Site
La Jolla Cove is one of San Diego's most famous dive sites, known for its clear waters, abundant marine life, and beautiful underwater topography. As part of the La Jolla Underwater Park, an ecological reserve, it offers a protected environment where divers can explore kelp forests, rocky reefs, and sea caves, making it a top destination for both scuba divers and snorkelers.

Difficulty

Beginner

Max Depth

18m

Type

Shore

Typical Visibility

5m

Conditions Summary

Best time today

8PM - 10PM

GOOD

Best day in forecast

Tomorrow

GOOD

2026-02-13

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

  • Elevated bacteria levels possible due to recent rainfall

North-facing pocket protected from northeast through south-southeast. North and north-northwest hit at near-full strength, with northwest following at high exposure. West-northwest sees moderate to high exposure, with west at moderate levels. South-southwest through west-southwest are progressively attenuated. Winter north swells can create confusing cross-chop and hazardous entry.

NNEESESSWWNW
Protected
Partially Exposed
Exposed
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