Monastery Beach
N. Monastery Beach. High sand dune, strong pounding waves, and loose gravel. Enter from the North side, stay on the outside of the wash rock, follow kelp outline and dive in about 30-40 feet of water. Take a 350 degree heading and arrive at the beginning of the trench. Follow the contour line at any depth.
Kelp and rock reef. rockfish, nudibranchs, sea cucumbers, lingcod, cabezons, and many other species of fish are found here.
Level
- Advanced
Visibility
- 9 m
Current
- Light Current
- No Current
- Strong Current
- Ripping Current
Temperature & Visibility
Wildlife Diversity
Affiliated Training Center
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