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Dive 149: Africa Cove, Catalina, CA, USA

Date: 18 October 2025

Latitude: 33°27'23.0"N

Longitude: 118°30'43.3"W

Dive Number: 149

Overview

Type: Ocean, Boat Dive (Makai Mist)
Partner: Asher N.

Classic, beautiful kelp dive. Very good visibility. Dove the western part of the cove. Initially was looking for the "pinnacles" of Africa Cove, but now believe they may be on the east side of the cove. Many lobsters. Horned Shark. Kelp much thinner than when we did this dive in August, typical late season thinning. Nice dive with excellent visibilty and many large fish. Good diving from Tobias, Asher, and Amy. Asher had a leaking regulator, that became problematic at the end of the dive. No safeyy concern.

Slightly overweighted.

Dive Details

Maximum Depth: 19.0 meters
Bottom Time: 35 minutes
Dive Computer: Yes
Starting Pressure: 200 bar
Ending Pressure: 75 bar

Conditions

Visibility: 13 meters
Waves: None
Current: Light
Surge: Light
Weather: Sunny
Air Temperature: 20°C
Surface Temperature: 17°C
Bottom Temperature: 17°C

Eqipment

Tank: Aluminum 80
Weight: 22 lbs
Wetsuit: Farmer John, Spring Shorty, Booties, Gloves.