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    Mission Bay dive site
    reef
    8m
    Beginner
    California, United States
    South La Jolla State Marine Reserve

    Mission Bay

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    South La Jolla State Marine Reserve

    Why dive here

    Mission Bay is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Water14-21°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 8m

    Mission Bay in California offers a relaxed dive, perfect for new divers or anyone looking for a chill afternoon underwater. The maximum depth sits around 8 metres, making it an easy entry into the local scene. You'll likely find bat rays gliding over the sandy bottom, along with small guitarfish tucked away, and often some friendly garibaldi darting around. It's a solid spot for honing buoyancy skills or trying out new gear without the pressure of strong currents or complex navigation.

    Typical Mission Bay Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:5017:2311h 33m daylightGolden hour 16:50

    Nearest Dive Centres to Mission Bay

    Dive shops near Mission Bay

    Waterhorse Charters

    2km away
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    House of Scuba

    4km away
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    Beyond Land Adventures, Inc.

    4km away
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    Spear Shack

    5km away

    Ocean Enterprises

    8km away

    North County Scuba Center

    30km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mission Bay

    Mission Bay Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Mission Bay, sourced from NOAA NDBC buoy data - nearest station: Topanga Nearshore, CA (103) (221km away)

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    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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