Metridium Fields

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

• Mola mola (oceanic sunfish)Possible
• NudibranchLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not documented/likely impractical given depth and distance from shore

Safety notes

Thick kelp, surge, boat traffic near harbor approach; long-swim shore version carries air-consumption/boat-traffic risk; buoyancy control critical to avoid damaging fragile anemones

Permits & fees

None required - open bay boat/shore site

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Monterey