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. 🌊 WEEKLY DIVE REPORT | NOV 6, 2026 Great diving

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🌊 WEEKLY DIVE REPORT | NOV 6, 2026

Great diving conditions along the South Bay coast this week!

🤿 Recent Conditions

Veterans Park:

* 20–30 ft visibility, 70–74°F last Tuesday DAY/NIGHT
* Visibility dropped to 10–15 ft on Wednesday
* Tropical fish sightings, including butterflyfish, triggerfish, and juvenile Giant Sea Bass!

☀️ Weekend Forecast

REDONDO

* Sat: 1–2 ft surf, 17 sec, 1 ft swell — VERY GOOD+
* Sun: 1–2 ft surf, 15 sec, 1.5 ft swell — VERY GOOD

PALOS VERDES (WEST)

* Sat: 0–1 ft surf, 12 sec, 1 ft swell — EXCELLENT
* Sun: 1–2 ft surf, 15 sec, 1.5 ft swell — VERY GOOD

PALOS VERDES (SOUTH)

* Sat: 1–2 ft surf, 17 sec, 1 ft swell — VERY GOOD
* Sun: 0–1 ft surf, 16 sec, 1 ft swell — EXCELLENT

CABRILLO

* Sat: 1–2 ft surf, 16 sec, 1 ft swell — EXCELLENT
* Sun: 0–1 ft surf, 13 sec, 1.25 ft swell — VERY GOOD

LAGUNA

* Sat: 1–2 ft surf, 15 sec, 1.8 ft swell — VERY GOOD
* Sun: 1–2 ft surf, 11 sec, 1 ft swell — VERY GOOD

🌡️ Water Temps: 66–70°F at depth / 68–76°F in the shallows.

Calm weather ahead! Hoping for better visibility this weekend.

🚤 Upcoming Dives

* Nov 11: Veterans Park Night Dive (Pending)
* Nov 15: PV Lobster Dive (Waitlist)
* Nov 22: Oil Rigs & Scallops (Waitlist)
* Dec 6: PV Lobster Dive (3 spots left!)

Vist our website or call us for details and reservations!

#PacificWilderness #SouthBayDiving #ScubaDiving #PalosVerdes #RedondoBeach #CaliforniaDiving #DiveConditions

Sales Floor Team Member - Perfect for College Stud

Sales Floor Team Member - Perfect for College Students!

Pacific Wilderness Dive Team is looking for a part-time or full-time Sales Floor Team Member to join our specialized dive shop team.

This is more than a retail position. It’s an opportunity to build real experience in the diving industry while working alongside experienced professionals.

What You’ll Get

* Top employee discounts on dive gear and equipment
* Professional dive training opportunities — with the goal of progressing through Rescue Diver, Divemaster, or Instructor certification
* Hands-on experience across many areas of the dive industry
* Opportunities to assist customers with gear selection, dive planning, classes, trips, and equipment
* Technical training in dive gear servicing and repair
* Experience working with a small, specialized dive team
* Once certified and qualified to teach, Sales Floor employees get first pick of available classes to teach

Who We’re Looking For

Someone who is passionate about diving with a minimum of Open Water certification, enjoys working with people, wants to learn, can commit to being on staff for the 3-6 months training and at least a year after the training period, and is interested in building a long-term career in the dive industry.

Part-Time & Full-Time Positions Available

Join the Pacific Wilderness Dive Team and turn your passion for diving into professional experience.
Please email Jeff@pacificwilderness.com Resumes, and visit our store page for more info about the team!

. California Lobster Diving 101 🦞 Lobster season

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California Lobster Diving 101 🦞

Lobster season is right around the corner! Whether you’re new to lobster diving or looking to sharpen your skills, we put together some helpful tips on gear, regulations, hunting techniques, safety, and caring for your catch.

Know the rules, bring the right gear, and always put safety first.

Stay legal. Stay safe. Happy hunting!

👉 Visit our website or Facebook page for the full guide!

— Pacific Wilderness, Inc.

#CaliforniaLobster #LobsterDiving #CaliforniaDiving #ScubaDiving #LobsterSeason PacificWilderness DiveSafe SoCalDiving

=================================== 🦞 LOBSTER SEAS

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🦞 LOBSTER SEASON IS JUST A WEEK AWAY! 🦞
ARE YOU READY?

*** Have your gear checked
*** Proper Lobster Gear:
Light • Backup Light • Lobster Bag • Good Gloves • California Lobster Gauge • Fishing License • Lobster Card

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CONDITIONS REPORT

Diving conditions have been GOOD this week!

• Veterans Park: 25 ft VIZ | 72°F surface / 67°F at 100 ft | 1–2 ft surf/swells
• Edith Oil Rig: 70 ft VIZ | 74°F surface / 68°F at 100 ft
• Point Fermin: 30–40 ft VIZ
• Cabrillo Breakwall: 15–25 ft VIZ
*All condition reports from 09/24(Thursday)

Sunny weather with temperatures in the upper 70s–low 80s. Laguna is expecting larger swells this weekend, so Redondo/PV may be the better choice for diving.

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THIS WEEKEND’S CONDITIONS

REDONDO:
Saturday & Sunday: 1–2 ft surf with 2½ ft swells — VERY GOOD

PALOS VERDES:
West-facing beaches: 0–2 ft surf with 1½–2 ft swells — VERY GOOD-
South-facing beaches: 0–2 ft surf with 1–1¼ ft swells — VERY GOOD-

CABRILLO:
0–1 ft surf with ½ ft swells Saturday — EXCELLENT

LAGUNA:
3–3½ ft swells — FAIR

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THIS WEEK’S LOCAL DIVES

09/26 – Saturday | Veterans Park
PADI OW Class Dives — 7:00 AM
Other divers may be available to buddy up.

09/27 – Sunday | Veterans Park
PADI OW Class Dives — 7:00 AM
Other divers may be available to buddy up.

09/30 – Wednesday Night Dive | Veterans Park
7:30 PM meetup / 8:00 PM dive
Instructor Tim & Ian
Advanced-style dive. Compass, primary & backup lights required.
PENDING — Call Wednesday for an update.

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UPCOMING

🦞 10/03 – LOBSTER OPENING DAY
Island Diver • Palos Verdes • 2 Dives
8:00 AM departure | WAIT LIST

🤿 10/11 – Giant Stride
Oil Rigs • 3 Dives • Scallops
Advanced Divers Only | WAIT LIST

🦞 10/18 – Island Diver
Star of Scotland, Marina Del Rey
5 SPOTS OPEN

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Check our Facebook account or website for details!

Pacific Wilderness, Inc.
PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center

LOCAL DIVING CONDITIONS UPDATE LOBSTER SEASON OPE

LOCAL DIVING CONDITIONS UPDATE

LOBSTER SEASON OPENS IN 2 WEEKS!
Are you ready? Get your gear checked and make sure you have all your proper lobster gear, fishing license & lobster card.

CONDITIONS REPORT
• Veteran’s Park: 40 ft VIZ, flat surf & swells
• Oil Rigs: 50 ft VIZ, some strong currents
• Catalina: Good conditions reported
• Water temps: 63–67°F deep | 68–72°F shallow

WEEKEND FORECAST
• Sunny, mid-70s
• Calm surf & swells
• Great conditions expected!

THIS WEEK’S DIVES
• 9/19 – Veterans Park, 7:00 AM
• 9/20 – Sundiver Express to Catalina, 3 spots open
• 9/23 – Wednesday Night Dive, 7:30 PM meetup — pending conditions

UPCOMING
• 10/3 – Lobster Opening Day, Island Diver — WAIT LIST
• 10/11 – Giant Stride Oil Rigs/Scallops — WAIT LIST
• 10/18 – Island Diver PV — 4 SPOTS LEFT

Check our Facebook account or website for details!

🦞 Lobster Season Opening October 2nd! 🦞 Get ready

🦞 Lobster Season Opening October 2nd! 🦞

Get ready for the Lobster Season Opening on Friday, October 2nd at 6 PM! Make sure you have all your gear ready:

- Renewal of your California fishing license, salt water fishing add on, and Lobster Card from anywhere that sells fishing licenses
- CA Lobster Gauge (3.25 inch)
- Lobster Bag: Easy grabbing and stuffing, fits the limit of 7 lobsters
- Durable Thermal Lobster Gloves: Our Kevlar ones offer the best protection
- Lights: Primary and backup, preferably one with a red light
- Heat packs: Essential as water temps cool
- Waterproof Insulated Dive Parka
- Knife: Ideal for cutting line in case you get caught
- Tank Marker: Set you and your buddy apart
- Bolt-snaps and Retractors: Secure your kit
- Surface Lantern Light: Confirm count and fill your lobster card post-dive
- Dive Slate: Mark spots if you don’t have a Garmin watch
- Fin Clip: Hold your fins while hauling your lobsters.

Happy hunting and stay safe! 🦞

🌊 LOCAL DIVING CONDITIONS UPDATE 🌊 🦞 LOBSTER SEAS

🌊 LOCAL DIVING CONDITIONS UPDATE 🌊

🦞 LOBSTER SEASON OPENS IN 3 WEEKS!
ARE YOU READY?

Make sure your gear is checked and you have:
• Primary & backup light
• Lobster bag
• Good gloves
• California lobster gauge
• Fishing license & lobster card

🤿 RECENT CONDITIONS
Conditions have been varied this week. South-facing PV & Laguna were affected by the storm, while Redondo and west-facing PV remained good.

• West PV: 15–20 ft visibility
• Veteran’s Park: 18–30 ft visibility
• Swells have returned to normal — Laguna looking good this weekend!

🌤️ WEEKEND FORECAST
Sunny skies with temperatures in the high 70s–low 80s.
Water temps: 63–67°F deeper / 68–72°F shallow.

🤿 THIS WEEK’S DIVES

9/13 – Terranea Beach Dive
8:00 AM | Advanced/experienced beach divers preferred
⚠️ CANCELED DUE TO CONDITIONS

9/13 – Giant Stride Oil Rigs
3 Dives | Scallop hunting | Advanced Only
🔴 SOLD OUT

9/16 – Wednesday Night Dive
Veteran’s Park, Redondo Beach
7:30 PM meetup / 8:00 PM dive
⚠️ PENDING CONDITIONS

📅 UPCOMING
• 9/20 – Sundiver Express to Catalina — WAITLIST
• 10/3 – Lobster Opening Day, Palos Verdes — WAITLIST
• 10/11 – Giant Stride Oil Rigs & Scallops — WAITLIST

📲 Visit our website or Facebook account for more information and details!

Pacific Wilderness, Inc.
PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center

LOCAL DIVING CONDITIONS UPDATE 🌊 🌤️ Coming Week’s

LOCAL DIVING CONDITIONS UPDATE 🌊

🌤️ Coming Week’s Forecast
• Sunny skies, high 70s
• Slight chance of rain Saturday morning
• High swells expected, especially in Laguna

🤿 Recent Reports
• Oil Rigs: 60+ ft visibility | 63°F at 60 ft
• Point Fermin: 50 ft visibility | 72°F
• Catalina Island: 50+ ft visibility reported

📅 Upcoming Dives
• 9/7 – Island Diver, Palos Verdes — WAIT LIST
• 9/9 – Wednesday Night Dive, Redondo Beach - PENDING CONDITIONS
• 9/13 – Giant Stride, Oil Rigs — WAIT LIST
• 9/20 – Sundiver Express, Catalina — 3 SPOTS LEFT
• 10/3 – Lobster Opening Day — WAIT LIST

Visit our website/Facebook account for details!

#pacificwilderness#localdiving #divingconditions #scubadiving #southerncalifornia palosverdes redondobeach catalinaisland oilrigs pointfermin underwateradventures divecalendar divetrips lobsteropener oceanconditions divecommunity

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LOCAL DIVING CONDITIONS

Diving conditions along the local coast have been varied this week.

Last Sunday, we completed 3 dives at the oil rigs aboard the Giant Stride with 50+ ft visibility and no surge or swells! Water temps were 64°F at 100 ft to 68°F at the surface.

Laguna has been less favorable, with 5–10 ft visibility reported throughout the week.

WEEKEND FORECAST
☀️ Sunny, high 70s–mid 80s
🌊 Saturday: 1–2½ ft swells
🌊 Sunday: 3–3½ ft swells
🌡️ Water: 63–67°F deep / 68–71°F shallow

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THIS WEEK’S LOCAL DIVES

SAT 08/29 — Veterans Park
📍 Redondo Beach
🕖 7:00 AM
PADI OW Class Dives — not allowed to dive with the class but other divers may be available to buddy up.

WED 09/02 — Night Dive
📍 Veterans Park, Redondo Beach
🕢 7:30 PM meetup / 8:00 PM dive
Compass, primary & backup lights required. Advanced dive.
Pending Condition. Call us to check the status.

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UPCOMING BOAT DIVES

MON 09/07 — Island Diver
📍 Palos Verdes
🕖 7:00 AM | Board 6:30 AM
2 dives • WAIT LIST

SUN 09/13 — Giant Stride
📍 Oil Rigs
🕖 7:00 AM | Board 6:30 AM
3 dives • Scallop hunting
3 SPOTS OPEN

SUN 09/20 — Sundiver Express
📍 Catalina Island
🕖 7:00 AM | Board 6:30 AM
3 dives • Food & air included
6 SPOTS LEFT

Pacific Wilderness, Inc.
PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center

🌊 LOCAL DIVE CONDITIONS UPDATE 🌊 Diving condition

🌊 LOCAL DIVE CONDITIONS UPDATE 🌊

Diving conditions have been GOOD along the local coast this week!

✅ Recent Reports
• Malaga Cove (PV): 20–30 ft visibility today
• Point Fermin (PV): 40 ft visibility last Monday
• Veteran’s Park: 15–25 ft visibility throughout the week

☀️ Weekend Forecast
• Sunny skies & mid-80s
• Calm surf & swells
• Water Temp: 63–67°F deep / 68–71°F shallow
• Excellent conditions expected!

🤿 THIS WEEK’S DIVES
• 8/23: Giant Stride – Oil Rigs/Scallops — WAITLIST
• 8/23: Terranea Beach Dive — Advanced. See FB for details.
• 8/28: Veteran’s Park Night Dive — Advanced. See FB for details.

🚤 UPCOMING BOAT DIVES
• 9/7: Island Diver – Palos Verdes — WAITLIST
• 9/13: Giant Stride – Oil Rigs/Scallops — 3 SPOTS OPEN
• 9/20: Sundiver Express – Catalina — 6 SPOTS LEFT

📞 Call 310-833-2422 or visit Pacific Wilderness for more information and reservations!

#PacificWilderness #ScubaDiving #CaliforniaDiving #PalosVerdes #RedondoBeach CatalinaIsland LocalDive DiveConditions

🌊 LOCAL DIVE CONDITIONS UPDATE 🌊 Diving condition

🌊 LOCAL DIVE CONDITIONS UPDATE 🌊

Diving conditions have been GOOD along the local coast this week!

✅ Recent Reports
• Haggerty’s (PV): 15–20 ft visibility
• Terranea/OML (PV): 15–25 ft visibility

☀️ Weekend Forecast
• Sunny skies, high 70s–low 80s
• Calm surf & swells — excellent conditions!
• Water Temp: 63–67°F deep | 68–71°F shallow

📅 Upcoming Dives
• Sat (8/15): Veterans Park OW Class Dives
• Sun (8/16): Terranea Dive ❌ Canceled
• Wed (8/19): Veterans Park Night Dive — Advanced

🚤 Upcoming Boat Trips
• 8/16: Sundiver Express – Catalina, 3 dives — 2 spots left
• 8/23: Giant Stride – Oil Rigs/Scallops — Waitlist
• 9/7: Island Diver – PV, 2 dives — 1 spot open

📞 Visit us on Facebook or call 310-833-2422 for more information or to reserve your spot!

#PacificWilderness #ScubaDiving #CaliforniaDiving #PalosVerdes #RedondoBeach CatalinaIsland DiveCalifornia DiveLocal ScubaLife

Dive internationally with us! We’re heading back t

Dive internationally with us! We’re heading back to one of the world’s most beloved underwater destinations ‘Bonaire’ and you’re invited to be part of the journey. Whether you’re chasing warm-water reefs, effortless shore diving, or that perfect week of sunshine and sea life, this international dive trip is built for pure ocean joy.

All trip details, pricing, and the full downloadable brochure are available at our website under international trips and:
https://pacificwilderness.com/?page_id=493

If you’ve got questions that aren’t covered on the website or in the brochure, or if you’re ready to reserve your spot; reach out to jeff@pacificwilderness.com. We will help you get signed up and prepared for an unforgettable dive getaway with our experienced staff~

🌊 LOCAL DIVE CONDITIONS UPDATE 🌊 Diving has been

🌊 LOCAL DIVE CONDITIONS UPDATE 🌊

Diving has been excellent along the local coast this week! 🤿

✅ Recent Reports
• Cabrillo Beach: 20 ft visibility, flat surf, no surge or current
• Honeymoon Cove (PV): 20–25 ft visibility
• Veterans Park: 15–20 ft visibility all week
• White Point: ~10 ft visibility last weekend, likely improved with calmer conditions

☀️ Weekend Forecast
• Sunny skies, low 80s
• Surf & swell under 1 ft at most local sites
• Water Temp: 63–67°F deep | 68–71°F shallow

📅 Upcoming Dives
• Sun (8/9): Terranea Dive ❌ Canceled
• Wed (8/12): Veteran’s Park Night Dive (Advanced)

🚤 Upcoming Boat Trips
• 8/9: Island Diver - PV 2 dives (Waitlist)
• 8/16: Sundiver Express - Catalina Island 3 dives - 4 spots left!
• 8/23: Giant Stride Oil Rig Scallop Trip (Waitlist)
• 9/7: Island Diver - PV 2 dives – 4 spots open!

📞 Visit us on Facebook or call 310-833-2422 for more information or to reserve your spot!

#PacificWilderness #ScubaDiving #CaliforniaDiving #PalosVerdes #RedondoBeach CatalinaIsland DiveCalifornia DiveLocal ScubaLife

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Pacific Wil

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Pacific Wilderness! 🎆

We hope you have a fun, safe holiday filled with family, friends, and adventure (whether you’re celebrating on the water or underwater)!

Holiday Hours: We will be closing today at 3:00 PM so our staff can enjoy the festivities with their families.

Have a fantastic Independence Day, and we’ll see you back at the shop soon! 🦅🤿🇺🇸

We Test so you get the Best! Ready to dive smarte

We Test so you get the Best!

Ready to dive smarter and in style? The Perdix 3 packs a 2.4” ultra‑bright AMOLED display, rugged armoured casing with a titanium bezel, and tactile titanium piezo buttons for reliability in any condition. It offers air integration for up to four transmitters, a trusted vibration alert system, user‑replaceable AA battery, extensive color customisation and configurable display zones, plus the new BIG layout for giant fonts, faster Bluetooth for quick log downloads, and advanced monitoring tools like SurfaceGF +5 and dedicated Freedive Mode - all designed to keep you focused on the dive, not the tech.

Stop by Pacific Wilderness ~ we carry the largest in‑store inventory of Perdix 3 with working display units ready for you to try on and staff who’ll set you up dive‑ready. Walk in today and leave with the watch built for your next adventure!

#Perdix3 #Shearwater #localdiveshop #socaldiving #scuba

PERDIX 3 COMING SOON - PERDIX 2 DEALS ALREADY HERE

PERDIX 3 COMING SOON - PERDIX 2 DEALS ALREADY HERE!

The wait is almost over. The new Shearwater Perdix 3 is officially on the way and we’ll be one of the first dive stores in the nation to have them in stock as soon - as they begin arriving at the end of the month / early June.

Until then, it’s the perfect time to grab a Perdix 2 AI at the new discounted pricing while inventory lasts.

We currently have the Perdix 2 AI in multiple colors in stock, and every purchase at the $895 price comes with a FREE silicone protective cover in any of our limited color options.

Why buy from us?
• Lowest prices available
• One of Shearwater’s longest running top dealers
• Experienced, informed staff that actually dives and knows the gear
• Full support before and after your purchase

The upcoming Perdix 3 features a new ultra-bright 2.4” AMOLED display, faster Bluetooth connectivity, updated interface, customizable layouts, and expanded color options — and we can’t wait to get them in your hands.

Visit us in store to take advantage of our lowest price guarantee* and great sales!

Chamber Day 2026 will go down in history! To our P

Chamber Day 2026 will go down in history!
To our Pacific Wilderness family, friends, and everyone who filled those two tables with so much love and laughter… thank you. Truly.
We are beyond proud to have supported this incredible cause for over 20 years, and THIS year the community outdid itself. Together the passion raised a record breaking $201,244.00 to keep the Catalina hyperbaric chamber running for our loved ones. What a gift.
This is why we do what we do. Here is to the ocean, the people who love it, and the community that protects them.

#ChamberDay #CatalinaHyperbaricChamber #scubadive #southerncalifornia #localdiveshop

New addition to Pacific Wilderness! 💧 We test so

New addition to Pacific Wilderness! 💧

We test so you get the best and are happy to now feature a sustainable way to keep hydrated on your dives while hi-lighting your accomplishment diving in kelp forests~

This Adventure Bottle features 47 scuba accomplishments from dive destinations around the world and your advancements in certification — a visual reminder of how far your underwater journey can take you.

It’s the perfect gift for the traveling diver: keeps drinks cold all day, holds up to every adventure, and lets you show off your progress as you explore the world’s best dive sites.

We’re offering special pricing and the lowest cost in-store — so now’s the time to grab one for yourself or your favorite dive buddy.

#scubadiving #travelgifts #oceanadventure #giftideas

Another Wednesday night dive! Saw squid, spider

Another Wednesday night dive!

Saw squid, spider crab, some schooling fish and a sea lion as a surprise guest!! At the end we stumbled upon and even caught a legal spiny lobster. Come join us sometime we’d love to show you how fun the night can be :). Check our FB weekly on Friday to see upcoming club dives.

#scubadiving #nightdiving #socalnightlife #lobsterhunting #scubaclub

New offerings at PW, we test so you get the best!

New offerings at PW, we test so you get the best!

We’ve added DiveRite Voyager BCDs to our rental lineup — comfortable, streamlined, and great if you want to try one before committing.

Our Dive Volk selection has grown too. More underwater phone housings and accessories are now in-store, with special in-store pricing if you’ve been thinking about filming your dives.

We’re now carrying the Garmin InReach Mini 3+ — newest model, same trusted safety tech, and available at our best in-shop pricing.

We also brought in the Lefeet P1XR dive scooter. Compact, travel-friendly, and surprisingly powerful — easily one of the coolest travel-compatible DPVs out right now. Special pricing available in store.

Quikpynch dive knives are here as well — three different styles, simple, sharp, and easy to deploy when you actually need it.

And for the behind-the-scenes crew — we’ve expanded our compressor & fill station parts section, with more service items and essentials now on the shelf.

Swing by, check it out, ask questions, get hands-on.
Lots of good gear in the shop right now. 🤙

#ScubaShop #NewDiveGear #SoCalScuba #DiveLife #DiveScooter Lefeet GarminInReach DiveVolk DiveRite Quikpynch ScubaService

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