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Scuba diving at Bird Rock in Catalina Island
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Bird Rock

GOOD
Catalina IslandBoat
About This Site
Bird Rock is a small island and surrounding reef system located near the isthmus of Catalina Island. This popular dive site features extensive kelp forests, rocky reefs, and a variety of underwater terrains. Its relative protection from open ocean conditions makes it a reliable choice when other sites might be too rough, offering consistent diving opportunities for various experience levels.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Depth

30m

Type

Boat

Typical Visibility

12m

Conditions Summary

Best time today

6AM - 12PM

GREAT

Best day in forecast

Sunday

GREAT

2026-07-12

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

None

Prominent rock at the mouth of Isthmus Cove exposed to west through west-northwest energy moving down the San Pedro Channel at high to near-full strength, along with rare north through north-northwest swell. South through southwest energy arrives heavily shadowed by the island, leaving only a small residual at the rock. The lee side is often calm, but stiff surface currents can occur past the rock's shadow.

NNEESESSWWNW
Protected
Partially Exposed
Exposed
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