Name of this site? Shaws Cove (Laguna Beach) (Shore Entry)
Conditions Expected: 1 - 2 ft surf, 4 - 6 swell (maybe a little choppy swimming out), Low tide moving to High tide at 1:00 AM. We have about 20 ft viz last week only a few days after the big storm them maybe will get lucky again. Temperature cold about 49 degrees. More information on this dive site here: http://www.ecodivecenter.com/content/shaws-cove-laguna-beach-california
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When to dive this site?
N/NW Swell / Surf 2 ft or less (see surf-forecast)
(Best at slack tide)
How to dive the site?
Reef on the right side of the cove, kelp forest on the back side of the reef.
Points of Caution?
Do not get too close to tide pools or rocky areas. Especially the crevice during high to moderate surge /high swell conditions
What you will see?
Sculpin, Lobsters, Eels, Sand bass, some Sheep head, Scallops, garibaldi
What you can take?
Laguna Marine Protected Area, not allowed to take any marine life.
How you get there?
See directions above.
Facilities?
None
Emergency Information?
Laguna Beach Fire Department: (949) 497-0700