Best for intermediate divers, shore entry, moderate current.
Horseshoe Cove is a shore-entry drift dive located on the Pacific Coast. Suited for intermediate divers, the site features a shallow profile where moderate currents necessitate a drift diving approach. Visibility is variable and can change rapidly, requiring divers to check local reports before entry. Divers must maintain strong buoyancy control and situational awareness to manage potential entanglement risks. Due to the nature of the drift and shifting visibility, divers should arrive self-sufficient and carry surface marker buoys. This site is best suited for those comfortable with current and changing underwater conditions.
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There is a pull-out parking area along the highway directly above the beach with a sign at an opening in the wood fence next to the parking lot.
The site is located at the northernmost part of Salt Point State Park. Divers must lug their equipment down to the narrow shoreline from the pull-out parking area along Highway 1.
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Moderate
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers who are comfortable managing moderate currents and variable visibility.
Access is via a shore entry.
The main hazards include entanglement risks and low visibility, which can change suddenly during a dive.
The site is designated as a drift dive for intermediate divers; there is no information provided regarding suitability for snorkelling.
Diving at Horseshoe Cove in Jenner requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Expect moderate currents at Horseshoe Cove in Jenner. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
