Sea Sport Divers - California

Sea Sport Divers in Monterey is a solid bet if you’re keen to explore those incredible kelp forests. They seem to have a good handle on local conditions, which is essential when you're diving California’s coast, especially with the currents and surge we sometimes get. We’d point newer divers, or those just getting into cold water, toward them for that steady local knowledge. You'll want to check in about rental gear and specific certifications, but for getting into the Bay's unique ecosystem, these guys are well-regarded.

Location
California, United States, North America
Coordinates
22.065512, -159.319080

Dive Sites Near Sea Sport Divers

Sea Sport Divers 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