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Rules last verified Nov 12, 2026 · Full rules ›
Approximate location — check the spot on satellite before you go.
Getting in
- Location
32.71400, -117.26200 (approximate, not verified in person). The north end of the kelp, about ½ mile from shore. (D16)
- How to find it
North end of the kelp, ~½ mile out; 5 ft N–S ledge; 40–60 ft
The dive
- Terrain
a large flat rocky bottom ending in a 5 ft ledge running north–south, with dense kelp (D16)
- Skill
open water; relatively easy (D16, D45)
- Visibility
no spot figure; Point Loma kelp averages about 20 ft (D12)
Not known yet: best conditions — help us fill this in.
Notes for every spot in Point Loma kelp & sea cliffs
What applies to every Point Loma spot
- Access: boat only. Charters run about 30 minutes from Mission Bay; private boats launch from Mission Bay or San Diego Bay ramps. (D15, D20)
- Kelp: the bed runs from just south of the Mission Bay channel to past the point. Its size changes year to year, and the southern half is the best. (D15)
- Currents: longshore flow and tidal flow in and out of the bay can be strong, especially near the tip. Dive near high or low slack if you can. (D15, D14)
- Best season: the kelp is healthiest in late fall and winter. (D16)
- Thermoclines: common, with a drop of about 10°F by 40 ft. (D14)
- Lobster: Waterhorse names the Point Loma kelp beds as a top San Diego lobster area. (D45)
- Military land: the southern part of Point Loma is a restricted military area. (D20)
Lobster
lobster hide among the rocks (D16)
Cameras
No live cam for this spot.
Sources & last verified
- Coordinates
- 32.714, -117.262 (approx (desk estimate 2026-10-22, not verified))
Approximate location — not verified: the pin is an estimate; check it on site.
- Rules last verified
- Nov 12, 2026 (laws.md)
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