Location: The southernmost projection of Santa Rosa Island, about four miles WSW of Ford Point or four miles SE of Cluster Point. The sheltered area to the NE of South Point is called Johnson's Lee.
GPS Coordinates (outside anchorage): W 33.55.31, N 120.06.71.(GPS for reference only. Do not use as sole source of navigation.)
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate.
Depth: 30 to 80 feet. Multiple-level site.
Visibility: Varies, mostly according to weather and depth. Usually churned-up at depths of 30 feet and less. At 30-50 feet, visibility of 15-30 feet is common, more than enough to navigate comfortably.
Temperature: Rarely above 55°F.
Dive Spot At-A-Glance
Location: At the extreme western tip of San Miguel Island.
Access: Boat only, this spot is dived by So. CA's charter boats when conditions permit.
Skill Level: Intermediate or better.
Depths: 20 to 70 feet.
Visibility: Good, 30-70 feet.
Water temperature: Colder than the other Channel Islands, expect temperatures of 55° F or lower.
Photography: Great opportunities to photograph large game fish and marine mammals. Also a great place to shoot nudibranchs, and other colorful little critters.
Hunting: The south side of Point Bennett is now a fishing reserve and no marine life may be harvested. See California Department of Fish and Game Regulations for more information.
Hazards: Watch for currents. Care should be taken anchoring here since there are many submerged rocks around the dive site. Great white sharks have been seen here.
