

Best for beginner divers, 8-12m, boat entry, moderate current.
Sea Fan Grottos is a boat-access site located off Two Harbors, featuring a combination of caverns, reef structures, and kelp forests. Divers can explore depths ranging from 8 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. Visibility at the site typically spans 9 to 23 metres. The area experiences moderate currents, and divers should remain cautious of surge and swell, particularly near the shallower reef sections. As the site includes cavern areas, it presents an overhead environment that requires careful navigation and buoyancy control. This site is suitable for beginners, though an open water certification is the minimum requirement for entry.
33.44242, -118.47202
The back side of Catalina is weather-dependent; west swells close it for stretches in winter.
boat-access only from Avalon or San Pedro
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-12m
Visibility
9-23m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-20°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, provided they hold at least an open water certification and remain aware of their position due to moderate currents and overhead environments.
The site depth ranges from 8 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Sea Fan Grottos is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the location.
Hazards include overhead environments within the caverns, moderate currents, surge, swell, and the presence of sharks.
Diving at Sea Fan Grottos 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 Sea Fan Grottos in Avalon. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Sea Fan Grottos in Avalon are July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Sea Fan Grottos in Avalon. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Sea Fan Grottos in Avalon typically ranges from 9 metres to 23 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.