Hen Rock
Protected Area
Long Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Hen Rock is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Hen Rock, near La Jolla, offers divers a series of rocky fingers extending from the shore. We usually find garibaldi, sheephead, and sometimes a few horn sharks tucked into crevices. It's a solid choice for a second dive or when you want something close to shore, particularly good for newer divers or photographers looking for macro subjects. Visibility can be hit or miss, so check local reports before heading out.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hen Rock
Hen Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hen Rock, sourced from NOAA NDBC buoy data - nearest station: Topanga Nearshore, CA (103) (221km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
19°C
66°F · Range: 14–23.7°C
Air Temperature
18°C
65°F
Wave Height
0.6m
13.8s period
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC buoy data
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