Ruby E Wreck
Protected Area
South La Jolla State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Ruby E Wreck is a wreck dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Ruby E, a former research vessel, sits upright in about 20 metres of water off San Diego. We like it as a straightforward wreck dive, especially for those getting comfortable with overhead environments, though penetration is limited to the bow and stern. Look for nudibranchs, often tiny and tucked into crevices, and we’ve seen plenty of calico bass darting through the superstructure. It’s a popular spot, so expect company, but the wreck itself is small enough to feel intimate, offering some nice photographic opportunities amongst the rusted metal and the growth that’s started to cling to it.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to Ruby E Wreck
Dive shops near Ruby E Wreck
Waterhorse Charters
Spear Shack
Beyond Land Adventures, Inc.
House of Scuba
Ocean Enterprises
North County Scuba Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ruby E Wreck
Ruby E Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ruby E Wreck, 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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