Parson’s Landing
One of the remarkable aspects of Parson's Landing is its tranquil atmosphere. The cove is well-protected from most weather conditions, allowing for calm and enjoyable dives throughout the year.
As you explore the underwater world, rays of light gently filter through the vibrant kelp forests, revealing a diverse array of marine life. Keep an eye out for garibaldi, opaleye, calico bass, halfmoons, green abalone, leopard sharks, bat rays, and halibut. These fascinating creatures make Parson's Landing an exciting and rewarding dive site for all levels of divers, including beginners.
Situated in Los Angeles County, California, Parson's Landing is conveniently located in the United States. With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, this dive spot offers optimal conditions for divers to explore and appreciate the abundant marine ecosystem that thrives beneath the surface.
Come and experience the wonders of Parson’s Landing, where unforgettable dive adventures await you in a captivating and pristine underwater environment.
Diving Conditions Score for Parson’s Landing
Challenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Parson’s Landing
Depth
13m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Parson’s Landing
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
13 m/s
Water Temp
19.9°C
Visibility
16.5km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
10.7s
Air Temperature
15.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Parson’s Landing
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.785949019607842/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.04m, Wind 12 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 6.2828640117994095/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Parson’s Landing 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.
Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.04m (11.05s), Wind: 12 m/s
Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 18.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Parson’s LandingAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Parson’s Landing
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 Parson’s Landing
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Parson’s Landing
Ideal Conditions for Parson’s Landing
Water Temp
20.9°C / 69.6°F
September
Visibility
16.5m / 54.1ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Parson’s Landing
Parson’s Landing shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with September being the warmest month (20.9°C) and December the coldest (10.1°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