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Hen Rock
Protected Catalina reef with easy conditions and varied structure.
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Boat-access site near Long Point with shallow beginner-friendly reef, deeper outer pinnacles, moorings, and consistently calm conditions compared with more exposed Catalina dives.
About Hen Rock
Hen Rock is a protected Catalina boat dive with shallow inner reefs, deeper outer pinnacles, and enough tunnels, overhangs, and boulder structure to keep both new and experienced divers interested. Calm water, broad depth options, and abundant temperate reef life make it one of the island’s most versatile all-level dive stops.
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Research Estimate At Hen Rock
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Hen Rock?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Hen Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4.6m - 25.9m
Depth Note
Depths reported as 15–85 ft on the outer pinnacles.
Best Season
Hen Rock is usable much of the year, but it is especially appealing when Catalina groups want protected conditions and easy mixed-skill diving.
Typical Conditions
Conditions are usually calm with little current, good entry flexibility, and most beginner-friendly diving concentrated on the shallow inner reef while deeper pinnacles sit farther out.
Safety & Access At Hen Rock
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Hen Rock is forgiving by Catalina standards, but divers still need good buoyancy around swim-throughs, overhangs, and boat traffic near moorings. Stay within comfort level before exploring the deeper outer pinnacles.
Access Restrictions
Hen Rock is a boat-access Catalina site reached by private boats or charter operations rather than shore entry.
Legal Notes
Catalina boating and diving rules still apply around moorings, anchored vessels, and marine-life collection limits. Divers should use assigned moorings correctly and follow current California fishing and lobster regulations where applicable.
Local Intel For Hen Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Hen Rock works for beginners on the shallow main reef and still offers added depth, pinnacles, and reef structure for intermediate divers who want to extend the route.
Wildlife at Hen Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Hen Rock
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Hen Rock
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
