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Channel Islands Boat Required

Santa Cruz Island - Forney's Cove

25–70 ft depth·intermediate

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Satellite view — Santa Cruz Island - Forney's Cove

Spot Guide

Local knowledge

Best Swell

N · NE

avoid: W, NW

Best Wind

E · SE

avoid: W, NW

Best Tide

Slack high

Hazards

  • · Aggressive sea lions in mating season
  • · Exposed west end — wind

Marine Life

Harbor sealsSea lionsStrawberry anemone wallsNudibranchsRockfishSheephead

Entry Tip

Sheltered cove on the west end. Best on calm days only — west end gets hammered.

Sea lion colonies and kelp beds on the west end. Boat access required.