Bluefish Cove

California, United States

Depth

39m

Visibility

11m - 32m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Bluefish Cove

California, United States

Depth

39m

Visibility

11m - 32m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Bluefish Cove

This cove was named after the large amounts of Blue Fish that inhabits this area, and is considered to be one of the best dive sites that California has to offer. Because this cove is located in a reserve park, the marine life are well matured and untapped. here you will see some really big fish. The cove is not very protected from the open ocean, so strong currents are common. Suitable for advanced divers only. Good bottom topography. Abundant marine life covers this cove.

Bluefish Cove Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drift, Deep, Shark, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

39m

Visibility Range

11m – 32m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 29%

O₂

CNS Load (20 min)

14% at 37m / 30%

O₂

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Marine Life

Blue Fish
Jelly Fish
Molas
Pelagic Fish
Sharks
Various
Whale

Weather Conditions

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Dive Site Hazards

Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.
Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.
Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

Gradual Narcosis Onset — Narcosis may develop slowly, making self-assessment unreliable.

Task Fixation at Depth — Cognitive narrowing at depth can reduce awareness of time and ascent rate.

Increased Gas Density Breathing Load — Higher gas density at depth increases work of breathing.

Situational Awareness Loss — Divers may fixate on sharks and lose depth or position awareness.

Subtle Behavioural Shifts — Changes in shark behaviour may be missed without active observation.

Blue-Water Reference Loss — Lack of visual references increases ascent and descent instability.

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