La Jolla Canyon
Protected Area
San Diego-Scripps Coastal State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
La Jolla Canyon is a wall dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Jolla Canyon is a reliable spot for a casual shore dive, particularly good for those new to California's chillier waters. We often drop in at La Jolla Shores, finning out over the sandy bottom, which gently slopes down to about 20 meters. Keep an eye out for bat rays cruising by and plenty of halibut camouflaged on the sand. It’s a pretty mellow dive, generally free from strong currents, making it a solid choice for open water students or anyone looking for an easy afternoon out.
Typical La Jolla Canyon Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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House of Scuba
Ocean Enterprises
Waterhorse Charters
Spear Shack
Beyond Land Adventures, Inc.
North County Scuba Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Jolla Canyon
La Jolla Canyon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Jolla Canyon, 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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