Monterey conditions. (let's keep it going )

[Bigbella]

The site, for Adventures by the Sea, has an ocean cam, which does a sweep of San Carlos Beach, as well as an area of the harbor. That should give you an idea of some local, Monterey conditions . . .

Adventures by The Sea | Bike, Kayak, SUP Rentals & Tours in Monterey

In terms of the kelp forests, I've been diving them since the 1970s; and in some respects, things have seldom been better, in terms of water quality and, just far less garbage dumped by the local boatniks. I have seen far more damage to the canopies from Pacific Grove's all-too-frequent sewage spills from hundred year old pipes and severe El Niño events, than from the waxing and waning of the urchins . . .

 

[uspap]

Here's another webcam I like to use.
A Taste of Monterey - Webcam

 

[runsongas]

Live Web Cam - Tickle Pink Inn in Carmel, California

 

[BrandonCole]

Thanks, everyone. Very helpful to have these resources and your collective knowledge.

 

[absaav]

2 Dives today. 1) North monastery,Easy In, easy out. Vis 30 to 35 feet, beautiful. 50°. Kept drysuit partially on and drove to 2)Breakwater wall. Vis about 15 ft murky, tons of sea lions. Lots of life out with the plankton though. Saw a monkeyfaced Eel size at 28 ft dpth. 52°

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[rsingler]

Other folks at Breakwater?
Have been reluctant, as a non- local, to drive down

 

[Bigbella]

Other folks at Breakwater?
Have been reluctant, as a non- local, to drive down

I've run into folks in Monterey / Carmel from as far as Placer and Shasta Counties, in the last few weeks . . .

 

[MichaelMc]

How are shops handling fills? Is that curb side or rear door?

 

[Bigbella]

How are shops handling fills? Is that curb side or rear door?

Aquarius, on Del Monte, is now doing "curb-side" services . . .

 

[Rob Wilks]

Bamboo Reef in Monterey is also open for fills and equipment. Though store access is still closed, the front door is open and the crew are ready to help get what you need.