What is happening on Southern California beaches right now. Official notices come from the National Weather Service, county health departments, ocean observing programs, and our own data. Community posts come from divers and swimmers who were standing there.
The City of Ventura closed part of the beach near Surfer's Knoll on October 23. River water flowing through the rock jetty is causing currents that can trap and drown people. The city asks visitors to stay out of the water and off the jetty.
I did see a couple decent sized barred sandbass. Saw what looked like a white seabass 20 ft away there the other day. Returned back at night and visibility was a lot worse. Only small lobster near the edge.
I went snorkeling off the marine room and saw multiple fish (including several yellowtails), lobsters, a moray eel, and a sea turtle. This is the best visibility I have ever experienced at the Shores. Everybody should get out there right now!
Absolutely amazing conditions at the shores today. Visibility was off the charts good! Never seen it this clear in my 14yrs of diving at the shores. Visibility did drop a little when we dropped into the secret garden at 125fsw. I would say vis at that depth was about 30. Went paddle boarding after the dive in the Marine room and said hello to the local sea turtles.
Spotted three green sea turtles this morning near the edge of the la jolla shores canyon! 💚
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Bioluminescence spotted in the waves at La Jolla shores last night
The octopus saga continues at LJ Shores! Between morning and afternoon, I spotted at least 10 today! 🐙
NauticalNickCaptainBioluminescence is back, very strong last night October 15th.
NauticalNickCaptainBioluminescence last night at La Jolla beaches
NauticalNickCaptainBioluminescence in mission bay, and fish are the ones playing in it. Credit: @erikjepsen on instagram
NauticalNickCaptainBioluminescent fireworms
