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Channel Islands Boat Required

Santa Cruz Island - Scorpion Anchorage

40–100 ft depth·intermediate

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Satellite view — Santa Cruz Island - Scorpion Anchorage

Spot Guide

Local knowledge

Best Swell

N · NW

avoid: E, SE

Best Wind

S · SW · W

avoid: N, NE

Best Tide

Slack high · Slack low

Hazards

  • · Boat traffic in the anchorage
  • · Kelp

Marine Life

California sea lionsGiant kelp forestGaribaldiSheepheadKelp bassBat rays

Entry Tip

Most popular CI dive. Backside of anchorage has the best kelp forest.

Most accessible Channel Islands dive. Kelp forest and caves. Boat access required.