

Best for intermediate divers, 11-25m, boat entry, moderate current.
Little Gibraltar is a reef and pinnacle site located off the coast of Two Harbors. The site features depths ranging from 11 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers can expect visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The area is subject to moderate currents, which require solid buoyancy control and careful navigation around the pinnacle structure. Access is strictly by boat. Due to the presence of boat traffic, divers should remain vigilant during ascents and are advised to use a surface marker buoy. This site is best suited for intermediate divers capable of managing current and surface awareness.
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Current can run strong around the pinnacle, so plan your dive to work into it at the start while you have full gas and drift back at the end. Keep a surface marker buoy ready for the ascent given the boat traffic in the area.
Exit through the same protected channel requires careful timing with surge patterns.
Recorded at this site
Depth
11-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-18°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site reaches depths between 11 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the moderate currents and the requirement for boat-based entry and surface awareness.
Little Gibraltar is a boat-only dive site.
The main hazards are moderate currents and boat traffic. Divers should use a surface marker buoy and remain vigilant when surfacing.
Water temperatures range from 14C to 18C throughout the year, with the warmest temperatures occurring in August and September.
Diving at Little Gibraltar in LA County requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Little Gibraltar in LA County. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 18°C.
The best months to visit Little Gibraltar in LA County are July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.