Zuniga Jetty

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The Zuniga Jetty is a 7,500 foot long jetty extending south from the eastern side of San Diego Harbor. It functions as a breakwater, and channels tidal flows. Zuniga Jetty was constructed from 1894-1902. The original construction was performed by the US Navy [1].

It was repaired in 1942 by the US Navy, and again in 1970. The 1970 repair also included the installation of navigation lights by the US Coast Guard. Repairs were again conducted in 1984, and in 1986 the jetty was deemed to be functioning satisfactorily as a restraining wall which concentrates tidal flows and keeps the entrance channel scoured.

There is approximately 1 accident per month at the Zuniga Jetty [2].

The state of disrepair is in large part due to lack of ownership. The Coast Guard is required to maintain navigation lighting, but there is no public or private company that has agreed to take responsibility for the jetty's ongoing maintenance and upkeep.

[edit] Anchorage

Temporary anchorage can be made in the lee of the Zuniga Jetty, which during prevailing winds is on the eastern side. Because of the breakwater characteristics, this is a somewhat comfortable location to anchor and receives limited traffic. Fishing vessels frequent the area to fish the jetty, and some military vessels use this location as an anchorage as well.