Children s Pool
Protected Area
Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Children s Pool is a shore dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Children's Pool in La Jolla offers a shallow, protected dive, ideal for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed snorkel. We often see harbor seals lounging on the beach and in the water, sometimes quite curious about divers. The sandy bottom and kelp patches hide shovel-nosed guitarfish and the occasional horn shark. It's a calm spot, good for practicing skills or just enjoying the seals.
Typical Children s Pool Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Children s Pool
Children s Pool Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Children s Pool, 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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