Sat, March 22, 2014 Dives: 1 Bottom Time: 39 minutes Max Depth: 36-40ft/11-12m Avg Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m Water Temp: 50-55°F/10-13°C Weight: 30 Exposure Suit: Fullsuit - 8 (Hood, Gloves, Boots) Tank Type: Steel - 100cf/13L Gas Type: Nitrox Monastery Beach South Carmel, CA Water Type: Salt Entry Type: Shore

First dive at Monastery, at either site. Hit the water about an hour after sunrise, already a decent break into the entry site. We rode the surge out and dropped pretty quickly, maxed out at 36 fsw. Kelp growth was great, not too thick to be unbearable. Played with a sea lion for a little while during his morning meal. Vis averaged closer to the 15 ft mark but we hit some areas where it opened to 25 or more. Definitely needed to time the surge and breakers upon exiting, but not too bad.