Maverick UnderSea Divers - California
The team at Maverick UnderSea Divers are your absolute best bet for getting into the chillier, kelpier waters off California. We love their no-nonsense approach to diving. They’re PADI through and through, meaning if you’re looking to get certified or advance your skills in a solid, familiar system, they’ve got you covered. What really makes Maverick shine is their focus on the local diving. Forget exotic brochures; these folks know the surge and sway of the Pacific intimately. We’d suggest them particularly for divers who are keen to experience the unique ecosystem here, maybe even those who’ve only ever dived the tropics and want to feel the cool embrace of a kelp forest for the first time. The light filtering through those golden strands is something else, and their instructors do a great job of making sure you’re comfortable navigating it. They run regular trips to nearby sites, which is our favourite way to explore without the faff of renting tanks and finding a boat ourselves. Just show up, gear up, and dive.
- Location
- California, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 34.208813, -119.031810
- Phone
- +1 805-484-0051
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.maverickunderseadivers.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Dive Center [padi:24547]
- Address
- 425 Constitutions Suite G, Camarillo, California 93010, United States
Dive Sites Near Maverick UnderSea Divers
Maverick UnderSea Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in California.
Other Dive Centres in California
- Adventure Sports Unlimited - PADI
- Adventure West Scuba - PADI
- Aloha Scuba
- Anderson's SCUBA diving
- Any Water Dive Center - PADI, DAN
- Aquanautics Dive, Inc - ["PADI"]
- Aquarius Dive Shop
- Aqua Safaris - EFR, DAN
- Aqua Sports
- ASD Scuba School
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
- Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi)
- Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - Reef Fish
- Western Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) - Reef Fish
- Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) - Reef Fish
- Little post horn squid (Spirula spirula) - Octopus & Squid
- Prickly sculpin (Cottus asper) - Reef Fish
- cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii) - Reef Fish
- Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) - Reef Fish
- brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) - Reef Fish
- Ribbonfish (Lepidopus caudatus) - Reef Fish
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