Corona Del Mar State Beach
Corona del Mar State Beach in Newport Beach, California is an ideal dive spot for beginner divers. To comply with the City of Newport Beach requirement, please enter and exit the water at lifeguard tower 5 only. From there, kick out towards the first buoy located approximately 100m in front of tower 5. As you descend, follow the reef in an easterly direction.
During your dive, you can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life including Garibaldi, Sealions, Octopus, Halibut, and Stingrays in the shallows. Keep an eye out for dolphins frolicking alongside the sealions.
If you plan to spend some time on land, you'll find the west side of the beach equipped with convenient fire pits. Please ensure to park in the designated parking lot and comply with the pay parking meters. Additionally, there is a food stand available for refreshments. As a South facing beach, Corona del Mar State Beach typically experiences low to no surf, making it an excellent location for dive training.
Located on Breakers Drive in Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, Orange County, California, 92625, United States, this dive site provides a maximum depth of 8m and a visibility of 5m. It is recommended for beginners and offers an opportunity to explore the underwater wonders of this beautiful coastal area.
During your dive, you can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life including Garibaldi, Sealions, Octopus, Halibut, and Stingrays in the shallows. Keep an eye out for dolphins frolicking alongside the sealions.
If you plan to spend some time on land, you'll find the west side of the beach equipped with convenient fire pits. Please ensure to park in the designated parking lot and comply with the pay parking meters. Additionally, there is a food stand available for refreshments. As a South facing beach, Corona del Mar State Beach typically experiences low to no surf, making it an excellent location for dive training.
Located on Breakers Drive in Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, Orange County, California, 92625, United States, this dive site provides a maximum depth of 8m and a visibility of 5m. It is recommended for beginners and offers an opportunity to explore the underwater wonders of this beautiful coastal area.
Diving Conditions Score for Corona Del Mar State Beach
5.3
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Corona Del Mar State Beach
Depth
8m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Corona Del Mar State Beach
Wave Height
0.9m
Wind Speed
16.5 m/s
Water Temp
18.5°C
Visibility
16.4km
Cloud Cover
38%
Wave Period
11.1s
Air Temperature
18.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Corona Del Mar State Beach
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Dive Score Chart for Corona Del Mar State Beach
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.992051282051282/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.88m, Wind 2.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.658404366812227/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Corona Del Mar State Beach: 06:00
Sunset at Corona Del Mar State Beach: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Corona Del Mar State Beach 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
14:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.88m (13s), Wind: 2.6 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 10.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Corona Del Mar State BeachAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Corona Del Mar State Beach
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 Corona Del Mar State Beach
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Corona Del Mar State Beach
January
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for Corona Del Mar State Beach
Water Temp
20.7°C / 69.3°F
August
Visibility
17.2m / 56.4ft
December
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Corona Del Mar State Beach
Corona Del Mar State Beach shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (20.7°C) and December the coldest (8.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m 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 20, 2026
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