Dive N' Surf - California

The team at Dive N' Surf are a true slice of California dive culture. If you’re looking to get certified, or level up your PADI creds, this is where we’d send a friend. They’ve been at it since the 50s, a testament to their roots in the local surf and dive scene. We love that old-school surf shop vibe, smelling of neoprene and salt, even though they’re a few blocks from the actual ocean in Redondo Beach. Head out for a day trip with them and you’re likely hitting up local favourites like Malibu’s County Line, where the kelp forests sway thick with garibaldi and bat rays glide by. Or maybe you'll venture down to Catalina Island for a weekend, dropping into sites like Casino Point. The real treat there is the sheer scale of the kelp, an underwater cathedral, especially on a sunny day when the light filters down. Visibility can swing wildly in California, but when it’s good, it’s truly special, a cool, emerald embrace. Our favourite insider tip: ask them about the conditions at Palos Verdes; on a calm day, it’s a beautiful, less crowded dive with some impressive nudibranchs if you look closely. They’re a full-service shop, so gear rentals are sorted, and their instructors know these specific, often challenging, California conditions inside out.

Location
California, United States, North America
Coordinates
33.847218, -118.391304
Phone
+1 310-937-2845
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.divensurf.com/
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:2283]
Address
504 North Broadway, Redondo Beach, California 90277, United States

Dive Sites Near Dive N' Surf

Dive N' Surf provides access to 15 dive sites in California.

Other Dive Centres in California

Best Time to Dive in California

The warmest water temperatures in California occur in August, averaging 20.6°C (up to 24.0°C). The coolest conditions are in February at 14.0°C.

The calmest sea conditions are typically in July with average wave heights of 0.60m.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 14.4°C (air: 14.0°C)
  • February: 14.0°C (air: 13.8°C)
  • March: 14.2°C (air: 13.3°C)
  • April: 14.9°C (air: 14.3°C)
  • May: 16.6°C (air: 15.4°C)
  • June: 18.9°C (air: 17.4°C)
  • July: 20.4°C (air: 18.9°C)
  • August: 20.6°C (air: 19.6°C)
  • September: 20.4°C (air: 19.7°C)
  • October: 18.8°C (air: 18.4°C)
  • November: 16.3°C (air: 16.0°C)
  • December: 15.6°C (air: 14.3°C)

Marine Life in California

Home to 10 recorded species including 8 reef fish, 1 other, 1 octopus & squid.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for California

Based on average water temperature of 17.1°C.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 17°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories