Beacons
Protected Area
City of Encinitas Marine Life Refuge
Why dive here
Beacons is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Beacons is a shallow shore dive, topping out around 7m, perfect for an easy second dive or a long bottom time. You'll find a mix of rocky reef and sandy patches, with plenty of garibaldi, kelp bass, and occasional leopard sharks cruising through the surf zone. It's a solid intermediate spot for those comfortable with beach entries and looking for a relaxed dive without major depths. We think it's particularly good for macro photography when conditions are calm.
Typical Beacons Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Nearest Dive Centres to Beacons
Dive shops near Beacons
North County Scuba Center
Oceanside Scuba and Swim, LLC
House of Scuba
Ocean Enterprises
Waterhorse Charters
Spear Shack
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Beacons
Beacons Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Beacons, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Topanga Nearshore, CA (103) (221km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
20.6°C
69°F · Range: 15.9–24°C
Air Temperature
19.6°C
67°F
Wave Height
0.7m
13.5s period
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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