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Heading out to one of our Channel Islands this weekend? Is it going to be a smooth ride to Catalina Island? Maybe you're thinking of hitting a west facing beach? Check out this easy to read swell report. Oh by the way... just like your SPG, the red zone is bad. |
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Sunny and mild? For the TV weatherman, that's pretty much the forecast for almost every day of the year in Southern California, but when you're a California Scuba Diver, you need to get a more complete look at the conditions. Make sure to check the tides and swell reports too so you'll be properly prepared to dive beneath the waves. |
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Have you ever heard this? "Urrrgh... what's that floating neon green thing" This is why you might want to check beach water quality first, because you never know when a sewage pipe might burst. Just Check it! |
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Going boat diving? Check the NOAA marine forecast to see what's going on out there. From point conception to the farther south islands like the Coronados. |
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High-tides are always best for visibility. Generally, clearer water lies farther from shore, less water movement right? At high-tide, the tidepushes that clearer water closer to shore. The difference may not bedramatic, but enough to make a signifigantly clearer, thus better viz. If you're worried about bad visibility... get on a boat. Also remember your depth and dive site planning will be affected so take note and get your self a tide chart from your local dive shop! or just go to Eco Dive Center in Los Angeles. |
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Yes beach diving is great in Los Angeles County. We just have to be vigilant about checking the local beach advisories. Want to get involved? Support HealTheBay.org |
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Check out the Pacific storm systems yourself. But don't let it fool you because being a weather-man or weather-woman isn't easy. This link is for the more advanced SCUBA/Weather-person. |
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