Diving channel islands in august

[Rick Smart]

Looking at diving trip to socal in august, what ,generally,can I expect for clarity and surf/swell conditions? Is it a popular time of year to go?

 

[Trailboss123]

Looking at diving trip to socal in august, what ,generally,can I expect for clarity and surf/swell conditions? Is it a popular time of year to go?

July through early October has the warmest water temps and visibility will be good- It is a nice time of year to dive in So Cal.
Where in So Cal are you thinking of going, how much diving do you want to do? - lots of options.

 

[Rick Smart]

We're looking at channel islands no real preference which one. Went to San Clemente 30 years ago and I remember what a great dive site it was. Kelp forest should be fully grown by then and hoping to see sea lions.

 

[Rick Smart]

P.s. looking for 3 or4 days. More if it turns out to be excellent.

 

[Trailboss123]

We're looking at channel islands no real preference which one. Went to San Clemente 30 years ago and I remember what a great dive site it was. Kelp forest should be fully grown by then and hoping to see sea lions.

I would encourage you to look at doing a 3-4 day liveaboard trip. It will maximize your diving and get you to the best spots. Truth Aquatics out of Santa Barbara is my go to for multi day trips: Events Archive - Truth Aquatics
San Clemente Island has awesome diving, but the ability to dive there is dependent on the US Navy which controls access.

 

[Trailboss123]

Not sure if your August dates are fixed, but I just came across this offer for the end of August. The Peace is a longstanding So Cal dive boat with a greta reputation: Labor Day Dive Trip - The Peace - Oxnard

Note that the post says Oxnard Harbor-- It is actually the Ventura Harbor- the clickable map is accurate. Poster just got the name wrong.