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South Coast Divers, your source for scuba diving in Laguna Beach
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Current Laguna Beach Date & Time: Monday 08-03-2026
Weekly scuba diving in Laguna Beach:
Here at South Coast Divers, we believe that the best way for NEW scuba divers
(Newbies) to gain experience in scuba diving is for newbies to dive with experienced
divers. We have done this since 1998 and we encourage all new scuba divers to dive with us.
To join our diver list, click on SCD FB Group
and this way you can have
the latest information and dive schedules, join today!! The diver list is currently
over 1,400 divers from our old email list and over 2,200 divers on Facebook. If you still have questions, see the SCD About page, click on the link above.
Join us, no membership fees here, it's free!
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This is an excellent opportunity for you to gain scuba diving experience by diving with
those who have many, many dives, because we share our vast scuba diving experience with
those who want or need it. Meet at the Laguna Hills mall at 7:30 AM for morning dives
and 6:30 PM for night dives, leave for Laguna at 7:45 AM & 6:45 PM SHARP, don't be late.
But remember, that this is just, 'A bunch of scuba divers who love to dive, getting together
to dive'.
You must know your own limitations and you ONLY YOU can make your own
decisions about scuba diving, WE are not responsible for you. Please make the RIGHT decisions
about YOUR scuba diving based on your own training and skill set. There is never an
'Official' dive master or instructor 'On Duty', you dive at YOUR OWN RISK.
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Good morning Divers!!! 08/03/2026, Monday
Current diving conditions in Laguna Beach. Over the w/e, Saturday was washed out and even though the surf dropped quite a lot by Sunday, viz was still low. Today, surf is much lower, getting closer to 1-3 feet. Viz is improving too, it could be as high as 8-15 feet today, so not great, but much better than what we've had for over a month. IF you can escape work and go out today, do that early for crowds. I noticed on the N Laguna live cam, not mush white water in the coves & dive spots there. Now 'Will this hold?' I see there is more hot weather on the 7 day forecast. The Eastern Pacific storms have subsided for now, so get your diving in while it is better. IF you're in Laguna today, post any dive reports and videos. All info is very helpful for others making their dive plans, also note the parking availability too.
Our diving plans for Saturday will depend on the surf & viz, it is early in the week. Keep following SCD as we keep up on the waves & viz. Cross your fingers that conditions keep improving.
Diving!! DO IT!! Safely...
Rich Parker & Louis Umphenour
https://southcoastdivers.com
https://facebook.com/groups/SouthCoastDivers/
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Lobster diving in Laguna Beach:
Since January 1 2012, it has been illegal to take ANYTHING within the city limits
of Laguna Beach. The distance out from shore is the better part of 3 miles. If you
want to read part of what is posted from the DFG/DFW (Dept of Fish & Wildlife), go to
Open the link about Laguna Beach and then see the map in JPG or PDF form. So READ IT, there aren't any excuses for not knowing
the laws. Just remember you cannot take ANYTHING in Laguna Beach, period. So you need to lobster dive outside of Laguna Beach. Thanks.
Diver Etiquette & Night Diving in Laguna Beach:
First, general Diver Etiquette. I can't count how many times I have to tell divers to be quiet and respect those who live around where
we park in Laguna. Back in the 1960's the residents of Laguna got together and were nearly successful in banning scuba diving in Laguna. An
agreement was reached where we see the regulations that are on the books with the City about having proper gear, including a snorkel
(Which has been relaxed in the last few years). Part of this etiquette is wearing a proper swim suit. Nothing bugs residents more than
divers standing around in their wet underwear (Or less) and changing into their street clothes. It would be my guess, you could
also get cited by the local Police too. "Come on people" show some respect for
the home owners!! If you have issues with that swim suit "bind" then wear a long speedo type of suit (Also know as a Jammer). Then use a towel "Poncho" and change
into your clothes. I am always surprised how many times I have to
tell divers this. Night Diving. We are very fortunate we can dive Laguna year around, 24 hours a day (Conditions permitting). But at night
don't "Blow air" after a dive. Simply take your gear elsewhere to break your gear down. If you don't think the residents can end diving in
Laguna, "Think again". To read more about Skin & Scuba Diving in Laguna Beach, see Chapter 18.21 SKIN AND SCUBA DIVING in the Laguna Beach
Municipal Codes (Click on Search).
Chamber Day
Each year the diving community gets together to raise money for the chamber at Catalina,
the only chamber that is only for diver use in S CA. It is a non profit run chamber and they need
divers to help support it.
Thanks for your support.
SCD Hat? How do I get one?
The only way to get an official SCD hat with your name on
the back is to show up for one of our dives, then you too
can order an SCD hat., to get one, show up on a Saturday and
place an order with me.
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