Coast Guard Pier

United States

Coast Guard Pier

5.5–10.6 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.4 m
11.2 s
Swell
1.1 m
7.2 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
16.8°C
Wind
12.2 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.3 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.4–1.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.9°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.4–1.8 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.4–1.6 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.3–1.4 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature16.1°C
Next 72 hours
11:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
17:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.1°C
23:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
05:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
11:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
17:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
23:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
05:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.1°C
11:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.1°C
17:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
23:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
05:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.1°C
Catalog depth5.5–10.6 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Year-round

Peak month

Sep 14.7°

Jan12.7°
Feb12.6°
Mar12.5°
Apr12.1°
May12.1°
Jun12.6°
Jul13.7°
Aug14.4°
Sep14.7°
Oct14.4°
Nov13.8°
Dec13.0°
Current: mild
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

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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
Common seal
Phoca vitulina
DeepLog3
California mussel
Mytilus californianus
DeepLog1
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog1
Macrocystis
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations15
Giant Spined Star
Pisaster giganteus
Nearby OBIS observations9
Purple Urchin recruit
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
Nearby OBIS observations9
Red Urchin adult
Mesocentrotus franciscanus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Spiny Dogfish
Squalus acanthias
Nearby OBIS observations7
Gopher and Black And Yellow Rockfish Young of Year
Sebastes
Nearby OBIS observations6
Bat Star
Patiria miniata
Nearby OBIS observations5
Decorator Crab, Moss Crab
Pisinae
Nearby OBIS observations4
Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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