Waterhorse Charters - California
The team at Waterhorse Charters understands what a diver really wants. These are the folks you want to head out with for a day of exploring California’s kelp forests and wrecks. We love the easy going vibe aboard their boats; it’s never snobby, just good, honest diving. They’re running trips year-round out of San Diego, hitting sites that range from the giant kelp stalks of La Jolla to the depths of the Yukon wreck. Our favourite touch? That hot shower on deck after a chilly California dive. Honestly, it makes all the difference when you’re doing multiple dives in temperate water. They’ll even have hot soup waiting to warm you up between dives, which is a big win in our book. If you’re looking for a comfortable, friendly way to dive California, especially if you appreciate a bit of warmth and good company after a dive, Waterhorse Charters is our pick. It’s a solid operation for anyone keen on local wreck and reef diving without any fuss.
- Location
- California, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 32.764680, -117.240380
- Phone
- +1 858-800-4860
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://waterhorsecharters.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Resort [padi:29961]
- Address
- 1617 Quivira Road, San Diego, California 92109, United States
Dive Sites Near Waterhorse Charters
Waterhorse Charters 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