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\n\t\n\t\t===================================\"\"LOBSTER SEASON OPENS TODAY @6:00PM - ARE YOU READY?\"\"***Do you have proper Lobster Gear:\"\"Light, Backup Light, Lobster Bag, Good Gloves, a CALIFORNIA Lobster Gauge, Fishing License & Lobster Card\"\"Obey the Golden Rule of Lobster Diving\u2026WATCH YOUR AIR!!\"\"===================================\"\"Conditions Forecast\"\"===================================\"\"We\u2019ve had favorable dive conditions all along the northern coast over the past month! Veteran\u2019s Park at Redondo Beach had an average 20 ft + VIZ over the last week. Divers also reported 66F at depth and 69F at the surface with 50+ Feet of VIZ at the Olympic this morning. Looking ahead, the forecast is calling for Sunny skies and Mid-High 80\u2019s air temperature for the rest of the week. Conditions & VIZ have been excellent throughout this past month, and we are expecting these good conditions to continue over the coming week of lobster opener with calm surf and sunny skies in the forecast. Water temperatures are ranging from 60-64\u00b0 at deeper levels, warming to 66-72\u00b0 in the shallows along the coast.\"\"We are expecting very good conditions for the upcoming week as we head into Lobster Season!\"\"===================================\"\"CONDITION FORECAST FOR LOBSTER OPENER TONIGHT.\"\"===================================\"\"REDONDO: 0-1 foot Surf with 16 second intervals & 1 foot swells (EXCELLENT)\"\"HAGGERTY: 0-1 foot Surf with 5 second intervals & 1 foot swells (VERY GOOD)\"\"WHITE POINT: 0-1 foot Surf with 16 second intervals & 1-2 foot swells (EXCELLENT)\"\"CABRILLO: 0-1 foot Surf with 12 second intervals & 0.5 foot swells (EXCELLENT)\"\"Overall, conditions along the coast look excellent! Low tide is at Midnight tonight, so please be extra careful and watch your step when entering or exiting the water in the dark.\"\"===================================\"\"REDONDO:\"\"The Swell forecast currently shows Redondo at 0-1 foot Surf with 15 second intervals & 1.25 foot swells for Saturday (EXCELLENT), 0-1 foot Surf with 15 second intervals combined with 1.25 foot swells on Sunday (EXCELLENT). Our Wednesday Evening Night Dive forecasting 0-1 foot Surf with 18 second intervals combined with 1 foot swells (EXCELLENT). The condition is looking EXCELLENT for today as stated.\"\"PALOS VERDES:\"\"WEST facing Palos Verdes Beaches & Coves (Malaga, Haggerty\u2019s, Flat Rock) all show 0-1 foot Surf with 12 second intervals & 0.75 foot swells for Saturday (EXCELLENT), 0-1 foot Surf with 11 second intervals & 0.75 foot swells for Sunday (EXCELLENT). High Tide is the Best Time to Dive the West Side of PV due to the Rocky entry. High Tide is around 8-9AM on both Saturday and Sunday, so you might want to hit the beach around 7:30 am for the easiest entry.\"\"SOUTH Facing Beaches in Palos Verdes (Royal Palms, White Point, Point Fermin) show 0-1 foot surf with 15 second intervals & 0.75 foot swell for Saturday (EXCELLENT), 0-1 foot Surf with 13 second intervals combined with 1.5 foot swells for Sunday (VERY GOOD). White\u2019s is a rocky entry \u2013 so mind your footing on the Entry & Exit.\"\"CABRILLO \u2013 A South Facing protected Beach in Palos Verdes\/San Pedro shows 0-1 foot surf with 12 second intervals & 1 foot swells for Saturday (EXCELLENT), 0-1 foot Surf with 13 second intervals with 1.5 foot swells for Sunday (VERY GOOD). We expect VIZ to be typically \u201cjust \u201cOK\u201d at Best for Cabrillo.\"\"LAGUNA (not for lobster):\"\"The Swell forecast shows Beaches in Laguna at 0-1 foot Surf with 12 second intervals and 1 foot swells for Saturday (EXCELLENT). On Sunday we are looking at 0-1 foot Surf with 14 second intervals combined with 1.5 -foot swells (VERY GOOD).\"\"===========================\"\"WATER TEMPS\/ WEATHER:\"\"The Weather forecast calls for Sunny skies all week. Air temperatures in the Mid 70s all Week. Water temperatures are ranging from 60-64\u00b0 at deeper levels, warming to 66-72\u00b0 in the shallows along the coast.\"\"If you are joining our Group for the First Time, just look for the Pacific Wilderness Beach mats when you arrive at the Beach (Pictured below). Simply come over and say \u201cHi\u201d - We\u2019ll brief you from there.\"\"==========================================\"\"THIS WEEKS LOCAL DIVES\"\"=====================================\"\"10\/3\/2026: First Option is Saturday.\"\"Join Jeff & Crew for a LOBSTER Dive! Two Dives off Palos Verdes for OPENING DAY OF LOBSTER SEASON!\"\"Two Dives off Palos Verdes for fun & perhaps a little lobster hunting. We'll meet at 7:30 am to board the Island Diver with a 8 am Departure.\"\"We will make two dives off PV & Return around Noon.\"\"This is the perfect dive for divers with limited dive experience.\"\"***WAIT LIST***\"\"- Date: 10\/3\/26\"\"- Day\/Time: Saturday 8:00 am (Board at 7:30 am)\"\"- Dive Boat: Island Diver\"\"- Destination: Hunting \/ Photos, Palos Verdes\"\"- Cost: $160\"\"- Boat Location: 310 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach\"\"- Boat map: pacificwilderness.com\/...\/ISLAND-DIVER-Portofino<\/a>...\"\"- Boat Info: Snacks & Water Provided. NO COMPRESSOR so you must bring 2 tanks for the Dive. IF you need (2) Tanks we will need to know at booking (Stl 72s or Alum 80s Only). Tanks are FREE.\"\"- Parking is Included at the marina\"\"- Hunters MUST HAVE a Fishing License\"\"=================================\"\"10\/4\/2026: Second Option is Sunday\"\"Join PW Representatives Ben, Randy, Giles & crew who will be making a FUN Dive at Terranea resort in Palos Verdes. Beach Divers are welcome to Dive. Please be aware this is a Long Walk in Full Gear with a Rocky entry. Experienced Beach Divers preferred. \"\"These guys are not PADI Professionals but are very experienced divers who are happy to buddy you up with other divers on the dive. Snorkel, a Compass & a Dive Light are required for this dive. \"\"THIS IS A NO TAKE ZONE - ONLY LOOKING\"\"- Date: 10\/4\/26\"\"- Day\/Time: Sunday 8:00 am\"\"- Location: Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes\"\"- Directions: Use "Terranea Resort" in your GPS. PV Drive South & Terranea Way. As you turn onto Terranea Way, proceed till you hit the Circle in the Road and veer left into the FIRST Parking Lot. This is the ONLY Public Lot.\"\"=================================\"\"10\/04\/2025: Third Option Is Monday\"\"Join Instructor Cory & Crew for a FUN Dive at Veteran\u2019s Park in Redondo Beach. Compass & a camera are recommended . Think of this as a good Beginners Dive. \"\"All Divers with Beach Experience are welcome.\"\"- Date: 10\/04\/26\"\"- Day\/Time: Wednesday 7:00 am meetup\"\"- Location: Veteran's Park, Redondo Beach\"\"- Link Here:https:\/\/pacificwilderness.com\/...\/redondo_Veteran's...\"\"=================================\"\"10\/07\/2025: Fourth Option Is Wednesday Night\"\"Join Instructor Ian & Divemaster Tim plus Crew for a FUN NIGHT Dive at Veteran\u2019s Park in Redondo Beach. Compass & a Dive Light plus Backup Light are required for this dive. Think of this as an ADVANCED Dive. \"\"All Divers with Beach Experience & proper Night Gear are welcome.\"\"Bring dive lights (Primary & Backup - Hopefully purchased at Pacific Wilderness since you are attending our sponsored dive), & Good Buoyancy control.\"\"THIS DIVE IS PENDING - Check for Update.\"\"- Date: 10\/07\/25\"\"- Day\/Time: Wednesday 7:30 pm meetup \/ Dive at 8:00 pm\"\"- Location: Veteran's Park, Redondo Beach\"\"- Link Here:https:\/\/pacificwilderness.com\/...\/redondo_Veteran's...\"\"====================================\"\"UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR LONGER TERM PLANNING:\"\"=================================\"\"2026 BOAT TRIP CALENDAR IS NOW ONLINE!!:\"\"pacificwilderness.com\/...\/2026-Boat-Calendar-web.pdf<\/a>\"\"=================================\"\"10\/03\/2026: Join Jeff, Manami, & Crew for a LOBSTER Dive! Two Dives off Palos Verdes for OPENING DAY OF LOBSTER SEASON!\"\"Two Dives off Palos Verdes for fun & perhaps a little lobster hunting. We'll meet at 7:30 am to board the Island Diver with a 8 am Departure.\"\"We will make two dives off PV & Return around Noon.\"\"This is the perfect dive for divers with limited dive experience.\"\"***WAIT LIST***\"\"- Date: 10\/03\/26\"\"- Day\/Time: Saturday 8:00 am (Board at 7:30 am)\"\"- Dive Boat: Island Diver\"\"- Destination: Hunting \/ Photos, Palos Verdes\"\"- Cost: $160\"\"- Boat Location: 310 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach\"\"- Boat map: pacificwilderness.com\/...\/ISLAND-DIVER-Portofino<\/a>...\"\"- Boat Info: Snacks & Water Provided. NO COMPRESSOR so you must bring 2 tanks for the Dive. IF you need (2) Tanks we will need to know at booking (Stl 72s or Alum 80s Only). Tanks are FREE.\"\"- Parking is Included at the marina\"\"- Hunters MUST HAVE a Fishing License\"\"=================================\"\"10\/11\/2026: Join Jeff & Crew for a FUN Day Aboard the Giant Stride to the Oil Rigs!!! We'll make THREE Dives for FUN & to get Scallops!\"\"NOT SURE How to get Scallops??? We can show you how! Free Tutorial on the Boat - Just come prepared with the PROPER Scallop Gear. Available Exclusively at PW: Red Game Bag ($25.50) & PW Exclusive Custom Scallop Knife ($16.50). The scallops are Yummy!\"\"Guaranteed Limit of (10) --- if you want!\"\"This Trip is limited to (6) Divers.\"\"We'll meet at 6:30 am to board the Giant Stride with a 7 am Departure heading to the Rigs Eureka & Twins (Ellen & Ellie) .\"\"We will make three dives & Return around 4:00 pm.\"\"This is a Dive Day reserved for ADVANCED DIVERS ONLY(Advanced Open Water Certification or up is required to book). Divers MUST have GOOD Buoyancy control. This is NOT the dive to dial in new Gear or check your Buoyancy.\"\"***WAITLIST***\"\"- Date: 10\/11\/26\"\"- Day\/Time: Sunday 7:00 am (Board at 6:30 am)\"\"- Dive Boat: Giant Stride\"\"- Destination: Oil Rigs for Scallops\"\"- Cost: $199 Club Members \/ $215 General Public\"\"- Boat Provides Air Fills, but Compressor is Slow. PLEASE BRING TWO TANKS for 3 Dives\"\"- Boat Location for Loading: Dock Next to LA Maritime Museum, Berth 84, San Pedro CA\"\"- Boat map: pacificwilderness.com\/...\/GIANT-STRIDE-22nd<\/a>...\"\"- Boat Info: Snacks, Fruits, Coffee, Tea & Water Provided. Tank Fills are FREE.\"\"- Parking is FREE in some spots & pay in others - Credit Cards Only\"\"- Hunters MUST HAVE a Fishing License.\"\"=================================\"\"10\/18\/2026: Join Jeff, Manami, & Crew for a LOBSTER Dive! \"\"Two Dives off the wreck \u201cStar of Scotland\u201d in Marina Del Ray for fun & perhaps a little hunting. We'll meet at 6:30 am to board the Island Diver with a 7 am Departure.\"\"Although Advanced certification is not required, experienced OW divers are preferred, as these are considered deep dives.\"\"***5 SPOTS OPEN***\"\"- Date: 10\/18\/26\"\"- Day\/Time: Saturday 7:00 am (Board at 6:30 am)\"\"- Dive Boat: Island Diver\"\"- Destination: Hunting \/ Photos, Star of Scotland, Marina Del Ray\"\"- Cost: $165 Club Members \/ $175 General Public\"\"- Boat Location: 310 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach\"\"- Boat map: pacificwilderness.com\/...\/ISLAND-DIVER-Portofino<\/a>...\"\"- Boat Info: Snacks & Water Provided. NO COMPRESSOR so you must bring 2 tanks for the Dive. IF you need (2) Tanks we will need to know at booking (Stl 72s or Alum 80s Only). Tanks are FREE.\"\"- Parking is Included at the marina\"\"- Hunters MUST HAVE a Fishing License\"\"=================================\"\"Pacific Wilderness, Inc.\"\"pacificwilderness.com\/<\/a>\"\"PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t...