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Target Rock

Morro Bay, California, United States
★ 4.0 (2 reviews)
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All levels

Shallow shore dive with reef and muck diving possibilities.

Shore Access
5m Avg Depth
8m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a convenient access point for divers of varying experience levels. It's a short walk from the shoreline to explore both reef and muck diving locations. The depths range from 10 to 25 feet, however, the dive site is subject to tidal influences which can affect conditions. This makes planning crucial.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

shore divemuck divingmacro photographybeginner friendlyreefvariable currents

Marine Life

rockfishcabezonlingcodnudibranchsanemonesharbor seal

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depths for beginners, but tidal influences require careful planning.

Hazards:
currentsurf entryboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 19.0°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

Swell Height (m)
Swell Period (s)

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