

Best for beginner divers, 10-65m, boat entry, mild current.
Fraggle Rock is a diverse marine site near Two Harbors, Santa Catalina Island, featuring a combination of reef, kelp forest, and pinnacle topography. This site is accessible only by boat and is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 10 to 65 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though divers should be aware of potential surf. Visibility is excellent, typically spanning 25 to 80 metres. Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, Garibaldi, California moray, horn sharks, Spanish shawl nudibranchs, and California spiny lobsters. Water temperatures fluctuate between 12C and 17C throughout the year.
33.44150, -118.47000
The site is unmarked; use a compass bearing from the surface buoy to reach the rock, otherwise you will end up on empty sand.
Located in Marina del Este bay. Reachable via boat from local dive centres.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-65m
Visibility
25-80m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
12-17°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, Garibaldi, California moray, horn sharks, Spanish shawl nudibranchs, and California spiny lobsters.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though it requires boat access.
The site offers a depth range of 10 to 65 metres.
Yes, Fraggle Rock is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Access to Fraggle Rock is by boat only.
Diving at Fraggle Rock in La Herradura requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Fraggle Rock in La Herradura. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 17°C.
The best months to visit Fraggle Rock in La Herradura are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Fraggle Rock in La Herradura typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Fraggle Rock in La Herradura typically ranges from 25 metres to 80 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.