Dive site description:
OK, I have read the reviews of this site and they don't give an accurate description of what is available here. I have dove this site at least 20 times under all conditions,from shore and boat. This is a good site to dive, but you have to know what you are doing.
You must dive the incoming tide to have good visability. I perfer to dive just before high slack. The incoming current cleares the water. You can expect 15' vis on a good day. When the tide turns around, the vis will drop to 1-3 feet in a mater of minutes.
You should be prepared to exit the water under rougher conditions than when you entered. The swell can change very quickly on tide change or if the wind picks up. I have broken or lost more than a few pieces of equipment by having to body surf into the rocks to exit.
Most of the life is west of the opening in the jetty. If you enter near high tide, you can float your gear across the tide pool, put it on and swim out over the rocks. Very easy entry. I have taken several large lings here, and there are always sea bass and crabs. Most of the fish hang out at about 25-35ft. The lings are a bit farther down.
The current can be quite strong on large exchanges, so be careful.
The best time to dive the bay is in January and February. Pick a nice cold clear day after a few dry days. The south jetty is good also, but is by boat only unless you want to carry your gear a mile or so.
The old coast guard pier is a good shallow dive if it is too rough to dive the jettys. You can find lots of stuff people have dropped. Still need to dive the slack here. | 
