Breakwater Cove
The Breakwater, located in Monterey, California, is a highly sought-after dive site for beginner divers. It offers a range of features that make it ideal for Open Water classes, such as its tranquil waters, easy access, and protection from ocean swell. With a short walk from the parking area, divers can quickly reach the water and find a dive site nearby for air fills.
Divers at The Breakwater can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life. The site is teeming with vibrant metridium anemones, strawberry anemones, colorful sea stars, and an abundance of nudibranchs. Divers may also spot shrimp, crabs, shells, sea lions, seals, otters, and sunfish, making each dive a captivating experience.
It's important to note that The Breakwater tends to get crowded during weekends, so arriving early is recommended to secure a parking space. The visibility at the site is around 4 meters, and the maximum depth reaches up to 10 meters. Whether you're a beginner diver or simply looking for an enjoyable dive, The Breakwater offers a memorable underwater adventure in the United States.
Divers at The Breakwater can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life. The site is teeming with vibrant metridium anemones, strawberry anemones, colorful sea stars, and an abundance of nudibranchs. Divers may also spot shrimp, crabs, shells, sea lions, seals, otters, and sunfish, making each dive a captivating experience.
It's important to note that The Breakwater tends to get crowded during weekends, so arriving early is recommended to secure a parking space. The visibility at the site is around 4 meters, and the maximum depth reaches up to 10 meters. Whether you're a beginner diver or simply looking for an enjoyable dive, The Breakwater offers a memorable underwater adventure in the United States.
Diving Conditions Score for Breakwater Cove
3.8
PoorPoor conditions, not recommended.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Breakwater Cove
Depth
10m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Breakwater Cove
Wave Height
1.3m
Wind Speed
13.4 m/s
Water Temp
17.3°C
Visibility
200m
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
9.15s
Air Temperature
16.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Breakwater Cove
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Dive Score Chart for Breakwater Cove
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 6.283478260869565/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.32m, Wind 3.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 5.2508637681159405/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Breakwater Cove: 06:00
Sunset at Breakwater Cove: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Breakwater Cove are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
12:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.32m (9.2s), Wind: 3.3 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 5.3/10
Waves: 1.28m, Wind: 15 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Breakwater CoveAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Breakwater Cove
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Breakwater Cove
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Breakwater Cove
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Breakwater Cove
Water Temp
23.7°C / 74.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Breakwater Cove
Breakwater Cove shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.7°C) and December the coldest (19.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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