Middle Reef (Breakwater)
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Between the Metridium Fields to the West and The Wall to the East, Middle Reef is an often overlooked feature of Breakwater Cove.
Quick Info
| Coordinates | 36.610908, -121.894546[1] |
| Depth | 15-30ft |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Access Method | Surface swim |
Attractions & Wildlife
Many surf perches and rockfish are found among the kelp here.
Entry & Access
Enter the water from the middle of San Carlos Beach and swim straight out. At some tides there are large wash rocks to avoid but the entry is clean for the most part.
Skill Level & Hazards
This is a beginner site.
Notes
- ↑ Andrew Middleton/Bathyscope map ref. data from Dr. Rikk Kvitek, CSU Monterey Seafloor Mapping Lab
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