The Outer North Jetty offers more exposure to ocean conditions but rewards divers with larger marine life and potentially better visibility. This challenging site requires careful planning around weather and tides, with strong currents and ocean surge being constant factors.
Difficulty
Advanced
Max Depth
14m
Type
Shore
Typical Visibility
4m
Conditions Summary
Best time today
6AM - 9AM
FAIR
Best day in forecast
Sunday
FAIR
2026-03-15
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
High waves expected
Strong surge expected
Strong winds expected
High bacteria levels due to recent heavy rainfall
Rain expected - bacteria levels may increase
Outer jetty faces WNW with full exposure to dominant Pacific swells. South jetty provides partial shelter from S/SSW swell. N/NE blocked by jetty structure. Wave shoaling on outer bar amplifies incoming swell.
