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March 31, 2026 / Grade: B

Visibility is currently around 15–20 ft, based on the latest Scripps Pier camera image. The 4 ft pilings are clearly visible, the 11 ft pilings are sharp, and the 14 ft pilings are faint but discernible. There's good fish activity visible throughout the water column.

Conditions are solid this morning with calm winds and manageable swell. The overcast sky (100% cloud cover) is actually helping visibility by reducing surface glare. The SSW swell at 1.4 ft with a 9-second period is gentle and won't stir up much sediment. We're at high tide (4.9 ft) which just peaked — as the tide drops through the morning, visibility may improve slightly as water movement decreases.

If the clouds break and sunlight increases, surface glare could become an issue later. For now, today earns a solid B rating — good visibility with calm conditions, perfect for an extended dive session.

Best dive window: Now through early afternoon before any afternoon wind picks up.

Current Conditions

Wind: 5.9 mph (light)
Swell: 1.4 ft @ 9.3s from SSW (192°)
Tide: 4.9 ft (falling from high)
Cloud Cover: 100% (overcast)
Air Temp: 66°F
Water Temp: ~60°F (estimated)

Summary

Estimated Visibility: 15–20 ft
Dive Grade: B
Conditions: Good visibility, calm winds, manageable swell

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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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