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La Jolla Cove
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
7AM - 1PM
GREAT
Best day in forecast
Monday
GREAT
2026-07-20
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
None
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Dive Conditions Forecast
6:00 am
Great
(8/10 Points)
Entry & Exit
GREAT
Surge
GREAT
Impact on Viz
GOOD
Wave Data
Site
6:00 am
0.2
m
Rating:
GREAT
Period:10s
Calm
Direction:S (184°)
Wind Data
Local
6:00 am
2
km/h
Rating:
GOOD
Type:cross shore
Direction:ESE (108°)
Primary Swell Data
Offshore
6:00 am
1.2
m
Rating:
GOOD
Period:10s
Direction:S (184°)
Secondary Swell Data
Offshore
6:00 am
0.2
m
Period:14s
Direction:W (265°)
Wind Waves
Offshore
6:00 am
0
m
Period:0s
Direction:W (265°)
Ocean Current
Offshore
6:00 am
4
km/h
Strength:Very Strong
Flowing:NE (45°)
Tide Information
6:00 am
0.3
m
Rating:
FAIR
Type:Falling
High Tide
1.3 m
12:56 am
Low Tide
0.2 m
7:25 am
High Tide
1.4 m
2:13 pm
Low Tide
0.5 m
8:31 pm