daily-report

March 9, 2026 / Grade: B-

Visibility is currently around 10–15 ft, based on the latest Scripps Pier camera image. Conditions are somewhat limited today with reduced clarity extending from the shore. The 4 ft piling is clearly visible, but the 11 ft back pylon appears hazy and less distinct. Water has a slightly turbid appearance with reduced light penetration.

📊 Current Conditions

• Wind: Light offshore

• Swell: Mixed conditions

• Tide: Moderate

• Water Temp: ~60°F

• Cloud Cover: Variable

The limited visibility appears to be driven by particulate matter in the water column rather than surface conditions. While winds are favorable, the water clarity hasn't recovered from recent swell activity. The hazy appearance of distant pilings suggests scattering from suspended particles.

If conditions settle and particulates drop out, visibility could improve into the 15–20 ft range. For now, today earns a B- rating — fair conditions that are diveable but not ideal.

Best dive window: Mid-morning to early afternoon during slack tide.

✅ Summary

• Estimated Visibility: 10–15 ft

• Dive Grade: B-

• Conditions: Fair — limited vis from suspended particulates

🎥 Live Camera: https://coollab.ucsd.edu/pierviz/

April 17, 2026 / Grade: C

3:00 PM Update — Grade C Visibility: 10–13 ft The 4 ft pilings (right side of frame) are visible with some surface detail but appear moderately soft with a hazy blue-green cast rather than crisp definition. The 11 ft pilings are discernible as structural forms but lack sharp detail

April 16, 2026 / Grade: C

3:00 PM Update — Grade C Visibility: 10–13 ft The 4 ft pilings on the right side of the frame are visible with some surface detail, including encrusting organisms and general structure, though they appear somewhat softened rather than razor-sharp. The 11 ft pilings are discernible as hazy, moderately

April 15, 2026 / Grade: C

3:00 PM Update — Grade C Visibility: 10–13 ft The 4 ft pilings on the right side of the frame are visible with some surface detail and algae/growth texture discernible, though not razor sharp — moderate haze is present even at close range. The 11 ft pilings are visible

April 14, 2026 / Grade: C

3:00 PM Update — Grade C Visibility: 10–13 ft The 4 ft pilings on the right side of the frame are visible but appear somewhat soft and greenish, lacking sharp surface detail — acceptable but not crisp. The 11 ft pilings are faintly discernible as elongated shadowy forms in the

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April 17, 2026 / Grade: C

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