The Coronado Islands

California, United States

Depth

40m

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

The Coronado Islands

California, United States

Depth

40m

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About The Coronado Islands

Mexican waters are another nice dive destination. They are just 20 miles from our dock which is only a 1-1/2 hour boat ride to a full day of diving in blue water with visibility averaging 50 feet. The island group consists of two main islands referred to as North and South Island. Even though North Island is the smaller of the two, it has the better dive sites. On the leeward side is Lobster Shack, a small cove where 20 years ago a Mexican fisherman built and lived in a shack on the rocks just above the cove. Depths range from 10 to 65 feet. A few harbor seals call this cove home year-round while in the winter some 200 sea lions move over from the windward side of the island and often will leave the shore to play with the divers. Farther down the island toward the southern tip is The Arch, an arch that divers can swim through to the windward side of the island. But this is only possible on days when the waves are small.

The Coronado Islands Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

13m – 38m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 28%

O₂

CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 38m / 29%

O₂

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Lobsters
Sealions
Various

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