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San Pablo

3.7 — based on 13 community signals
4.1 12 species 16 contributors

San Pablo offers year-round diving in the United States with stable marine conditions and 12 documented species observations.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
6.3 kn
Wave
0.62 m
Water
30.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSE (14%)
Now: SE (144°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.47m

Next: High at 01:00 (+0.2m)

+0.2 m0 m-0.3 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.2m ▼ 14:00 · -0.26m ▲ 02:00 · +0.17m ▲ 04:00 · +0.18m Now +0.2m
Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24
UV7.55 · high Air PM2.57 · good 06:35 18:50
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-18 13.4 0.9 8 0mm
09-19 11.5 0.48 8 0mm
09-20 21.7 0.28 7 22mm
09-21 10.6 0.18 7 5mm
09-22 6.7 0.14 7 7mm
09-23 7 0.12 7 3mm
09-24 10.5 0.3 7 4mm

About this spot

San Pablo is a dive destination in the United States accessible year-round. The site supports a diverse marine ecosystem with 12 recorded species observations, making it suitable for divers interested in local marine life. Community-contributed videos provide insight into site conditions and what to expect underwater. The dive site sits outside a marine protected area, allowing standard recreational diving access. Divers planning a trip should review available community footage to understand current water conditions and layout before entering the water. While specific depth and difficulty data are not yet documented, the species diversity and video resources suggest the site accommodates divers looking for established, accessible diving. Local dive operators and the diving community maintain visibility on seasonal conditions and marine activity.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 7220km · ~1661kg · €30

FAQ

When is the best time to dive San Pablo?

San Pablo is diveable year-round, so you can plan a trip based on your schedule. Check community videos and recent dive logs to confirm current conditions before your visit.

What marine life will I see at San Pablo?

The site has 12 documented species observations on record. Community videos offer the best preview of what divers encounter underwater. Local records and recent dives provide details on seasonal marine activity.

Do I need permits to dive San Pablo?

San Pablo is not within a marine protected area, so standard recreational diving applies. Check with local dive operators for any site-specific rules or requirements before your dive.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Depth and difficulty ratings are not yet documented for San Pablo. Watch community videos and contact local divers or operators familiar with the site for firsthand accounts of conditions.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

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Verified marine species observations

70 records · 36 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Rhopilema verrilli

Scyphozoa · Rhizostomatidae
GBIF
Last seen:
23 Jan 2026
×1records

Demospongiae

Demospongiae
OBIS
Last seen:
2 Jul 2022
×13records
Depth:
53–87 m

Petrosiidae

Demospongiae · Petrosiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
2 Jul 2022
×2records
Depth:
60–74 m

Heteroscleromorpha

Demospongiae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jul 2022
×2records
Depth:
58 m

Ircinia

Demospongiae · Irciniidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jul 2022
×1records
Depth:
59 m

Tursiops truncatus

Common bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
13 Feb 2018
×1records

Lumbrineris

Polychaeta · Lumbrineridae
OBIS
Last seen:
15 Aug 2010
×1records
Depth:
32 m

Majidae

Malacostraca · Majidae
OBIS
Last seen:
15 Aug 2010
×1records
Depth:
39 m

Pleurobranchaea inconspicua

Gastropoda · Pleurobranchaeidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 May 2010
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Hypanus sabinus

Atlantic stingray
Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
30 Jul 2007
×1records

Luidia clathrata

Seastar--Common
Asteroidea · Luidiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
27 Nov 2006
×1records

Penaeus (Farfantepenaeus) aztecus

Brown shrimp
Malacostraca · Penaeidae
OBIS
Last seen:
24 Oct 2006
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

San Pablo: The "Secret" Former Life of a Gulf of Mexico Shipwreck #maritime #archaeology #diving

Florida Public Archaeology Network

San Pablo - Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail

Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research

Pensacola - San Pablo "AKA Russian Freighter"

Jacob
wind peaks Jan-Nov-Feb, calmest Sep-Aug-Jul, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Apr (100/100) Worst: May (0/100) Now: Sep (38/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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