Abalone Cove

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Abalone Cove

15–18 mMax Depth
boatEntry
9Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.2 m
12.7 s
Swell
1.0 m
11.7 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
23.5°C
Wind
13.0 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.8 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging
Waves1.2–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.3°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.9°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.0°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature23.0°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.5°C
00:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.1°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 23.1°C
00:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
06:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.0°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.4°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 23.0°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 23.1°C
Catalog depth15–18 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Aug-Nov

Peak month

Aug 20.2°

Jan14.9°
Feb14.8°
Mar14.8°
Apr15.1°
May16.6°
Jun18.2°
Jul19.7°
Aug20.2°
Sep20.0°
Oct19.0°
Nov17.3°
Dec15.6°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 7.5 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

Beachsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Purple sea star
Pisaster ochraceus
DeepLog2
California bubble
Bulla gouldiana
DeepLog1
California marginella
Volvarina taeniolata
DeepLog1
Giant keyhole limpet
Megathura crenulata
DeepLog1
Grey whale
Eschrichtius robustus
DeepLog1
Maculated triopha
Triopha maculata
DeepLog1
Moonglow anemone
Anthopleura artemisia
DeepLog1
Small violet snail
Janthina umbilicata
DeepLog1
Sun anemone
Anthopleura sola
DeepLog1
Macrocystis
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations97
Red Urchin adult
Mesocentrotus franciscanus
Nearby OBIS observations15
Purple Urchin adult
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
Nearby OBIS observations14
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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