

Best for intermediate divers, 15-26m, boat entry, mild current.
The Ruby E is a decommissioned US Coast Guard cutter resting on a sandy bottom off San Diego. This artificial reef sits at depths between 15 and 26 metres, with an average depth of 23 metres. Divers access the site by boat, approximately 3218 metres from shore. Conditions feature mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 18 metres. The wreck offers penetration opportunities, though these require advanced buoyancy control and awareness of entanglement risks. Due to the overhead environment and depth, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Water temperatures remain cold, ranging from 14C to 19C, necessitating a drysuit or a 7mm wetsuit with a hooded vest.
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Make sure not to miss the strawberry anemones on the wheelhouse or the propeller shaft down in the sand.
Accessible only by boat from Mission Bay.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-26m
Visibility
5-18m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
The wreck sits on the seabed at depths ranging from 15 to 26 metres, with an average depth of 23 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers. It requires advanced certification due to the depth and the presence of overhead environments within the wreck.
Access to the site is by boat only. Divers should confirm local boat charter schedules before planning a trip.
Divers must remain aware of boat traffic above the wreck, manage entanglement risks from internal debris, and exercise caution regarding surge and overhead environments.
No, this is a wreck dive site located at depths of 15 to 26 metres, which is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Ruby E Wreck in San Diego requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Ruby E Wreck in San Diego. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Ruby E Wreck in San Diego are September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Ruby E Wreck in San Diego typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ruby E Wreck in San Diego typically ranges from 5 metres to 18 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.