Monterey conditions. (let's keep it going )

[Panpangato]

I did two dives at breakwater (San Carlos beach) on Sunday (10/11) with @BLee88. Water was pretty calm and viz was about 10-15 feet the first dive around 9;30am and about 5feet the second dive around 11:30am. Water temperature was 52 at the bottom. There were tons of jellyfish throughout the morning. Sharing some pics from the dive. Bonus points if you can spot the fish in the last picture. Does anyone know what it’s called?

 

[uspap]

Dove Breakwater today along the wall. Got in late around 11:30 or 12:00. Vis was 15ft +/-. Nice relaxing 104 minute dive. A bit of surge higher up on the wall. Still a great day.

 

[Flatline]

What’s the deal at BreakWater and Monastery these days? Can you park and dive ok? Or are there issues with COVID restrictions? Thx.

 

[uspap]

No issues. There is a sign at Breakwater that says $100 fine for no mask. I only wear one using the restroom or walking along the Breakwater and of course underwater. Bunch of people on the beach as well today but distancing.

 

[pakoR]

It's called a sanddab. I've been diving regularly at Breakwater over the last few months. I'm 10 dives in since OW certification so it's a good spot for me to practice skills.

Here's a picture of one chilling with a goby.

I did two dives at breakwater (San Carlos beach) on Sunday (10/11) with @BLee88. Water was pretty calm and viz was about 10-15 feet the first dive around 9;30am and about 5feet the second dive around 11:30am. Water temperature was 52 at the bottom. There were tons of jellyfish throughout the morning. Sharing some pics from the dive. Bonus points if you can spot the fish in the last picture. Does anyone know what it’s called?
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[Bigbella]

Monastery Beach, this morning, had about a 2 meter swell and some brief overhead sets. Visibility was about three meters at best; and exiting was a few minute waiting game, between sets . . .

 

[uspap]

I'm glad I didn't waste my time checking out Monastery.

 

[Flatline]

Monastery Beach, this morning, had about a 2 meter swell and some brief overhead sets. Visibility was about three meters at best; and exiting was a few minute waiting game, between sets . . .

I like my Monastery a little more tame.

 

[wnissen]

Monastery Beach, this morning, had about a 2 meter swell and some brief overhead sets. Visibility was about three meters at best; and exiting was a few minute waiting game, between sets . . .

Thanks for the report, things do look crappy and it's always nice to hear that the forecast is accurate. Me, I would go have some delicious sanddabs for lunch instead of risking it, but an expert such as yourself probably has different criteria. Hoping it will calm down like it's supposed to, I would like to try diving the wharf for this first time this weekend.

 

[uspap]

Weekends can get a bit crowded at the wharf. If you do go, swim out right next to the wall. That way you are under the wood over hang of the wharf and all the fishing lines will be away from you. When you get to the end of the cement section, hard left and drop. Excellent dive for photography.