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Point Dume

Malibu, California, United States
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Advanced

Advanced shore dive to offshore kelp forest pinnacles.

- Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located at Point Dume, offers a beach diving experience. While it’s possible to enter the water directly from the parking area, divers typically head towards the pinnacles just off the point. This location presents a deeper dive and requires advanced certification for participants. Access is restricted due to prevailing surf conditions, ensuring a safer environment for divers.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

kelp forestpinnaclesadvanced onlyshore divewhalesharksurf entry

Marine Life

garibaldisheepheadkelp basssea lionmoray eelnudibranchsgiant kelphorn shark

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep pinnacles, long surface swim, and potential strong surf.

Hazards:
currentdepthsurf entrylong surface swimboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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