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Scuba diving at Otter Cove in Monterey
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Otter Cove

GOOD
MontereyShore
About This Site
Otter Cove is a small, sheltered cove located just north of Lover's Point in Pacific Grove. Named for the sea otters that frequently rest in its calm waters, this beginner-friendly site offers easy access to kelp forests and rocky reefs. The protected nature of the cove makes it an excellent choice for new divers, underwater photography, and night dives.

Difficulty

Beginner

Max Depth

45ft

Type

Shore

Typical Visibility

15ft

Conditions Summary

Best time today

7AM - 10AM

GOOD

Best day in forecast

Today

GOOD

2026-03-03

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

None

East-facing pocket cove behind Lover's Point providing exceptional protection from east-northeast through west-southwest. North and north-northwest see moderate exposure, with north-northeast and northwest following at similar levels. West-northwest sees moderate exposure, while west wraps in at low to moderate levels. Conditions remain fairly calm despite northerly exposure.

NNEESESSWWNW
Protected
Partially Exposed
Exposed
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