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Monterey Breakwater

Monterey Breakwater

California, United States

Depth
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15m

Visibility
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6m - 18m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Monterey Breakwater

This is one of the most heavily dove sites in Northern California. This site gets over-crowded on weekend and seems to be the ultimate diving location. It has a small sandy beach with the bottom consisting of sand and rock formations. The breakwater wall, along with the rock formations are covered in beautiful corals. Abundant marine life covers this area. Here you can also dive along the wall and salvage some interesting artifacts that were left behind by divers or that has dropped into the water from the breakwater wall.

Monterey Breakwater Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wall, Rock, Other, Night, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

15m

Visibility Range

6m 18m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life

  • Rays
  • Otters
  • Seal
  • Various
  • Groupers
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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