Where: Breakwater aka San Carlos Beach, Monterey (map)
Contact: Christophe Beraud
There is no cost for this event
Diver Level: Beginner. Due to the easy entry and exits, this will be a great dive if you haven't been in the water in awhile, or have limited experience in cold water diving.
General Dive Plan: (2) Shore dives starting at 10:00am, with a surface interval of approximately (1) hour. Max depth will be ~ 60 feet. There may be patches of kelp that you must maneuver around. The bottom is comprised of sand with rocky outcroppings.
Access, Entry and Hazards: Divers enter the water from San Carlos Beach on the north (ocean side) of the breakwater. From the beach extends a sand bottom which gradually slopes down to a maximum of 60 feet along the 400 yards of the breakwater.
Equipment: Please bring all of your dive gear, which should include: (2) tank and weights. It is also recommended that you have a surface signal device, for example a “safety sausage”, mirror or whistle. There is a dive shop in walking distance, where you can fill your tank as well as purchase or rent any missing items you may have forgotten.
General Information: There are restrooms with warm showers available, just bring quarters. All parking is metered parking so be prepared to feed the meter with coins or purchase a parking ticket with your credit card/atm at any of the parking kiosks. We will have a tarp laid out for everyone to set their gear up. You may also want to bring a chair, shade, sunscreen etc. As well as a warm hat, gloves and jacket to stay warm in between dives. Please feel free to bring your non-diving friends/family. Dogs are also welcome on the beach if leashed.
