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Dive 121: Shaw's Cove, Laguna Beach, CA, USA

Date: 7 August 2023

Latitude: 33°32'40.4"N

Longitude: 117°47'57.5"W

Dive Number: 121

Overview

Type: Ocean, Shore Dive
Partner: Tobias N.

Shaw's Cove Roller Coaster

Beach dive at Shaw's Cove during a high tide. Intent was to dive the crevasse's at the west side of the cove. Breaking waves on the crevasses created strong surge and push/ pull through the narrow canyons. Typical beach dive that took a lot of energy to reach the actual dive spot. Fun rise through the canyons, at one point cresting a sill and then sucked down the face to the deepest point on the dive. Typical fauna. Some very large lobsters.

Dive Details

Maximum Depth: 13.4 meters
Bottom Time: 42 minutes
Dive Computer: Yes
Starting Pressure: 220 bar
Ending Pressure: 70 bar

Conditions

Visibility: 4 meters
Waves: Medium
Current: Medium
Surge: Strong
Weather: Sunny
Air Temperature: 24°C
Surface Temperature: 23°C
Bottom Temperature: 17°C

Eqipment

Tank: Aluminum 80
Weight: 23 lbs
Wetsuit: Farmer John, Shorty, Gloves, Booties