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Mainland Santa Barbara

Coal Oil Point

25–70 ft depth·intermediate

Diver Reports

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Spot Guide

Local knowledge

Best Swell

S

avoid: W, NW

Best Wind

NE · N

avoid: S, SW

Best Tide

Slack high · Falling

Hazards

  • · Natural oil seeps — gear may need cleaning
  • · Current around the point

Marine Life

Kelp bassSheepheadSpiny lobsterHalibutBat raysOccasional sea lions

Parking & Access

Limited free parking near Devereux Slough / Sands Beach; long surface walk to the reef. No facilities.

Entry Tip

Long surface swim. Best with offshore winds and minimal swell.

Natural seeps and diverse marine life. Shore dive off the point.