Reef Point is the premier dive site within Crystal Cove State Park. It features a series of rocky ridges and kelp forests teeming with life. For more advanced divers, the offshore 'Hatchet Reef' offers dramatic rock formations and excellent macro photography opportunities in deeper water.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Depth
18m
Type
Shore
Typical Visibility
5m
Conditions Summary
Best time today
7PM - 10PM
GOOD
Best day in forecast
Thursday
GOOD
2026-02-19
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
Elevated bacteria levels possible due to recent rainfall
Southwest-facing beach. Directly exposed to south and southwest swells. Significant protection from northwest energy, though large winter swells can still create hazardous surf conditions.