Monterey/Breakwater Diving

[qazdec]

Hey All,

I am not sure if this goes here, so if it gets moved, oh well.

So I just completed my PADI certification this weekend at Breakwater in Monterey, CA. I have two questions. First, relative to other dive sites how tough or difficult is it? Obviously visibility isn't that good, but what about other factors? Next, do any of you have pictures of the underwater life around there, specifically the Matridium Fields? My family asked over and over about what I saw, and it would be so much easier to show a picture. Obviously, it wouldn't be exactly what I saw.

Thanks for the input!

 

[SparticleBrane]

Your question might be better served here in the "California Kelp" forum.

 

[Ben_ca]

I've asked a mod to move this to the Nor Cal forum but for now here's some info for you...

The Metridium Fields <----- Fish and critter ID

www.pt-lobos. com <--- More Critter ID

MoCal DIR - Diving in Monterey, California <--- detailed US maps and divesites

Those should tide you over for now... check out the Nor Cal Forum

 

[Teamcasa]

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Moved to NorCal...

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[ae3753]

Congrats! Viz at Breakwater may not great during class. However, don't use OW class to judge the rest of Monterey and Carmel.

ColdWaterKitty is a great blog (plus pictures) about MoCal diving.

 

[Peter_C]

Congrats on getting certified! Now get out and dive whenever conditions permit.

Make sure to read Chuck's page and check out the links for more great info.
Ba_diving Website - Information about Northern California diving

 

[fisheater]

Vis there may not be as bad as you think. I'm willing to bet that your classmates and the other OW classes were kicking up a storm of silt/sand.

 

[bbianchi]

Congrats on getting your OW Cert!

Here are some of my pictures of the fields:
4.July.2008 - Metridium Fields

 

[qazdec]

It is surprising. Everybody says that the visibility is awful, the water is freezing, and there isn't much to see at Breakwater. Granted, it is the only place I've been to, but I didn't find any of the above true.

 

[Gombessa]

Glad to hear that! I'm constantly finding new and exciting things during Breakwater dives. It may not be Point Lobos, but I'm never disappointed to be diving at BW.