

Best for intermediate divers, 6-36m, boat entry, mild current.
Rock Quarry near Two Harbors is a boat-accessible site featuring a combination of reef, artificial reef, and kelp forest habitats. The site reaches depths between 6 and 36 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers should be prepared for mild currents and potential boat traffic. Visibility typically ranges from 13 to 15 metres, and water temperatures fluctuate between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Due to the depth and environmental conditions, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, Garibaldi, Spanish shawls, horn sharks, California morays, leopard sharks, eagle rays, lesser two-spot octopuses, guitarfish, scorpionfish, California spiny lobsters, Atlantic pyrosomes, wrasses, and egg-yolk jellyfish.
33.40290, -118.41500
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
6-36m
Visibility
13-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-18°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, Garibaldi, horn sharks, California morays, and various invertebrates such as Spanish shawls and California spiny lobsters.
No, Rock Quarry is recommended for intermediate divers due to the depth and potential for currents.
The depth ranges from 6 to 36 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located approximately 1000 metres from the shore.
Given the average depth of 18 metres and the requirement for boat access, this site is primarily intended for scuba diving.
Diving at Rock Quarry in Avalon requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Rock Quarry in Avalon. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 18°C.
Rock Quarry in Avalon typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Rock Quarry in Avalon typically ranges from 13 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.