

Best for advanced divers, 3-21m, boat entry, moderate current.
Hawthorne Reef, located off Two Harbors, offers a varied topography ranging from 3 to 21 metres. This site is suited for advanced divers due to moderate currents and the requirement for boat access. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. Divers may encounter California sea lions, harbour seals, and various nudibranchs including Spanish shawls, Hermissenda, and clown dorids. Other observed life includes scorpionfish, sea stars, red gorgonians, and zoanthids. Given the entanglement risk at this site, carrying a cutting tool is recommended. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15 and 19 degrees Celsius throughout the year, necessitating appropriate thermal protection.
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Bring a dive knife or shears as entanglement is a listed hazard at this site. Confirm boat operator details and any permit requirements locally before planning your trip, as facilities are not confirmed on site.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
3-21m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Moderate
Divers may encounter California sea lions, harbour seals, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs such as Spanish shawls, Hermissenda, and clown dorids. Other species recorded include sea stars, red gorgonians, and zoanthids.
No, Hawthorne Reef is intended for advanced divers due to the presence of moderate currents and the specific navigational requirements of the reef structure.
The site ranges in depth from 3 to 21 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
The primary hazard is an entanglement risk. Divers should maintain situational awareness and carry a dive knife or shears.
Diving at Hawthorne Reef in LA County requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Hawthorne Reef in LA County. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.
Expect moderate currents at Hawthorne Reef in LA County. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Hawthorne Reef in LA County typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.