Carlsbad Artificial Reef 1
Protected Area
City of Encinitas Marine Life Refuge
Why dive here
Carlsbad Artificial Reef 1 is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Carlsbad Artificial Reef 1 is a straightforward dive off the Southern California coast. We typically find an assortment of kelp bass and garibaldi darting amongst the concrete modules. It’s a good spot for a relaxed second dive, particularly if you’re looking for a simple navigation and don’t mind limited visibility on some days. While not a dramatic reef, it reliably offers a chance to see some local California marine life without much fuss.
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North County Scuba Center
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House of Scuba
Ocean Enterprises
Waterhorse Charters
Spear Shack
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Carlsbad Artificial Reef 1
Carlsbad Artificial Reef 1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Carlsbad Artificial Reef 1, sourced from NOAA NDBC buoy data - nearest station: Topanga Nearshore, CA (103) (221km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
19°C
66°F · Range: 14–23.7°C
Air Temperature
18°C
65°F
Wave Height
0.6m
13.8s period
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC buoy data
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