Lester Beach
Lester Beach, located near D.L. Bliss State Park, offers an excellent shore dive experience for divers. Parking is available for $10, payable in cash. Once you're on the beach, you'll have the opportunity to explore the underwater world. One of the highlights of this dive spot is the shelf where you can descend and discover a section of the impressive Rubicon Wall.
A dive from Lester Beach provides you with the unique chance to explore areas of Rubicon Point that are typically only accessible by boat. The dive site is characterized by immense boulders and a magnificent wall that stretches along the underwater terrain.
With a visibility of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, Lester Beach offers a captivating underwater environment suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you're just starting out or an experienced diver, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy this incredible site.
Lester Beach is located in El Dorado County, California, United States, and is conveniently close to amenities such as toilets and Lester Beach Road. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this dive site and discover the wonders that lie beneath the surface.
A dive from Lester Beach provides you with the unique chance to explore areas of Rubicon Point that are typically only accessible by boat. The dive site is characterized by immense boulders and a magnificent wall that stretches along the underwater terrain.
With a visibility of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, Lester Beach offers a captivating underwater environment suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you're just starting out or an experienced diver, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy this incredible site.
Lester Beach is located in El Dorado County, California, United States, and is conveniently close to amenities such as toilets and Lester Beach Road. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this dive site and discover the wonders that lie beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for Lester Beach
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lester Beach
Depth
15m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Lester Beach
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lester Beach
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Dive Score Chart for Lester Beach
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lester Beach: 06:00
Sunset at Lester Beach: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lester 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
6:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lester BeachAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lester 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 Lester Beach
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Lester Beach
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8
Ideal Conditions for Lester Beach
Water Temp
23.9°C / 75.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lester Beach
Lester Beach shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.9°C) and December the coldest (19.9°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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