

Best for intermediate divers, 16-37m, boat entry, mild current.
Paradise Cove in Two Harbors features a deep reef and kelp forest structure ranging from 16 to 37 metres. This boat-only site is suited for intermediate divers who possess strong buoyancy control and navigation skills. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres, often affected by thermoclines. Divers should be prepared for mild to strong currents and potential entanglement risks within the kelp. Due to the significant depth and variable conditions, a drysuit or thick wetsuit is recommended. Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, Garibaldi, horn sharks, Spanish shawls, California moray, and California spiny lobster.
33.42802, -118.42535
Wear a drysuit or a thick wetsuit since water temperature sits between 14 and 17 degrees Celsius and thermoclines can drop it further without warning. A dive knife or cutting tool is strongly advised given the kelp entanglement risk.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
16-37m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-17°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, Garibaldi, horn sharks, Spanish shawls, California moray, and California spiny lobster.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the significant depth and potential for entanglement in the kelp forest.
The depth at Paradise Cove ranges from 16 to 37 metres.
Access to Paradise Cove is by boat only.
Snorkelling is not recommended as the site is a deep reef and kelp forest dive with depths starting at 16 metres.
Diving at Paradise Cove in Avalon requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Paradise Cove in Avalon. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 17°C.
The best months to visit Paradise Cove in Avalon are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Paradise Cove in Avalon typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Paradise Cove in Avalon typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.