Dive Report: Montage Resort/ Goff Island South Laguna Beach, CA

Montage/ Goff Island

Sunday, 11/11/07

Surf:  Nada

Swell:  Moderate

Surge:  Moderate to heavy in the shallows

Viz:  6-8' at beest

Temp:  59' Suunto

Max Depth:  35'

Bottom Time:  80 minutes

Purpose:  Bug Hunting

John and I went out this morning and decided to hit up Montage to do some Bug Hunting.  Bumped into Jeff R. in the parking structure suiting up as well.

John and I trudged to the far steps with the initial plan of entering at Treasure Island and circuling around Goff Island back to the main beach.  Surf was up on the Treasure Island side, so walked into peaceful waters on the Goff Island side.

Viz was pretty poor with heavy surge in the shallows and at depth near Goff Island.  Luckily, I was able to land my first bug of the season though as I wedged myself into a narrow crevice and was able to trap a  bug right into my grip.  John was also able to nab a bug as well.  Unlike people that like to get thier *limits*, I like to keep it to one or two.

Even though viz was down, we had a great dive.  Saw all the usual suspects including a large Moray surrounded by 100's, I mean...litterally 100's of Cleaner Shrimp.  If only I had my camera!  Another cool sight was spotting a *Mosshead Warbonnet*!!!  My first in Laguna waters.  We also had a harbor seal alongside us at the end of the dive.

We exited in calm waters and were greeted by several tourists, one in which they wanted to take my photo! 

Jan

4:21 PM - 11/11/2007 - post comment