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Scuba diving at McAbee Beach in Monterey
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McAbee Beach

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MontereyShore
About This Site
McAbee Beach is a popular shore diving site located in the heart of Cannery Row. Known for its easy access and generally calm conditions, it's an excellent site for beginners and night dives. The site offers a mix of sandy bottom and rocky areas with kelp forests.

Difficulty

Beginner

Max Depth

12m

Type

Shore

Typical Visibility

5m

Conditions Summary

Best time today

6AM - 12PM

GOOD

Best day in forecast

Wednesday

GOOD

2026-02-11

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

  • High bacteria levels due to recent heavy rainfall

North-facing pocket protected from east through west-southwest. Northwest and north-northwest open progressively at low to moderate exposure, potentially ruffling the entry. North through northeast see moderate to low exposure. Conditions generally stay calm. Watch for snag hazards from old cannery pipelines.

NNEESESSWWNW
Protected
Partially Exposed
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