| Area |
Point Sur |
| Size |
large sea mount 4 nm offshore of Pt Sur |
| Depth |
130' - 200'+ |
| Current |
Can be very strong |
| Nearest
harbor |
40 nm from Monterey |
| Nearest
access to emergency |
20 nm from Lobos ramp |
| Dist.
from shore |
4 - 7 nm from shore |
| Average
visibility |
80' |
| Boat
traffic |
low |
| Unknown
factor |
high |
| Overall
risk |
high |
| Overall
difficulty |
for experienced Tx divers with
expedition skills |
The few who dove it vote this site has the best diving in
California. The wild life is extraordinary, the underwater landscape
spectacular, the visibility stellar. But few dove it for a reason, it
is an unforgiving dive site, very exposed to currents and weather, and
far from any help. A trip there is a small expedition, that requires
planning. And it isn't a cheap ride. Should be attempted only by
seasoned Tx divers, accompanied by people having experience organizing
such a trip.
