Approximate area — exact entry not verified
- EntryBoat / kayak
- PinApproximate
- Sources2 · medium
Legal note: May be at or inside Cabrillo SMR, since the outfall starts near the tip. Treat as no take until pinned. The SMR spans 32°39.700′–32°40.600′ N, east of 117°15.000′ W.
Rules last verified Nov 12, 2026 · Full rules ›
Approximate location — check the spot on satellite before you go.
Getting in
- Location
32.67600, -117.25300 (approximate, not verified in person). South of Green Tank, closer to the tip. Charters list North Pipe and South Pipe separately. (D14, D16)
- How to find it
South of Green Tank toward the tip; 15–50 ft; current near the tip
The dive
- Terrain
complex ledges and boulder piles; sand patches between reefs (D14)
- Best conditions
slack tide (stronger current near the tip) (D14, D15)
- Visibility
30–40 ft on the outer kelp on good days (D14)
Not known yet: skill — 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)
Hazards
stronger current near the tip and lighthouse (D14)
Rules here
Unconfirmed
May be at or inside Cabrillo SMR, since the outfall starts near the tip. Treat as no take until pinned. The SMR spans 32°39.700′–32°40.600′ N, east of 117°15.000′ W.
Zones
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Legal sources
Cameras
No live cam for this spot.
Sources & last verified
- Coordinates
- 32.676, -117.253 (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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