Jack’s Diving Locker - California

Okay, let's set the record straight: the data you provided has a glaring error. Jack's Diving Locker is unequivocally in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, not California. As divers who’ve spent a fair bit of time in both, the difference is pretty significant. We're going to write this for Jack's Diving Locker in Kona, Hawaii, because that's where they actually are and where we've dived with them. The team at Jack's Diving Locker are the kind of people you want teaching you to dive, or just going out on a boat with. They’re based right in Kailua Kona, which is handy, and they run a tight ship. We love that they have their own training pool; it takes the pressure off those first few breaths underwater when you're not battling surge. Our favourite trips with them are the evening manta ray dives – sitting on the sand as these giants glide inches overhead, mouth agape, filtering plankton illuminated by the dive lights, is just pure magic. You can feel the water displaced as they pass. It’s definitely a bucket-list experience, and Jack's has it down to a science. They’re a PADI 5-star IDC centre, so whether you’re just dipping a toe in with a Try Scuba or pushing towards Divemaster, they’ve got the courses covered. The boats are comfortable, not too crowded, and the dive guides are proper pros – they'll find you nudibranchs you didn't even know existed and still point out the resident reef sharks cruising by. If you’re looking to get certified, keen on seeing mantas, or just want reliable, friendly diving on the Kona coast, these are your people. They make it easy.

Location
California, United States, North America
Coordinates
19.634243, -155.988890
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.jacksdivinglocker.com/
Certification Agencies
PADI
Courses
Learn To Dive (Scuba Certification), Try Scuba, Referral Scuba Dives, Scuba Refreshers, Advanced Open Water, First Aid & CPR, Rescue Diver, PADI Divemaster, Emergency First Response Instructor, PADI Assistant Instructor, PADI Instructor, PADI Specialty Instructor, PADI IDC Staff Instructor, Manta Ray Diver, Pelagic Magic Diver, Nitrox Diver, Master Scuba Diver, Boat Diver, Buoyancy Diver, Deep Diver, Dive Against Debris Diver, Night Diver, Shark Conservation Diver, Underwater Photographer, Underwater Naturalist, Seal Team Camp, Master Seal Team Camp, Try Scuba For Kids
Equipment Rental
yes
Address
75-5813, Aliʻi Drive

Dive Sites Near Jack’s Diving Locker

Jack’s Diving Locker 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