United States

Gallagher Beach

18–35 mMax Depth

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8Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal71/100

Waves

1.3 m

12.6 s

Swell

1.2 m

11.2 s

Current speed

0.0 km/h

flowing toward E

Water temperature

23.6°C

Wind

6.8 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

0.6 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature23.8°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature23.0°C

Mon, Sep 7Challenging

Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature23.0°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.8°C

Next 72 hours

13:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 23.6°C

19:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 24.0°C

01:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 23.2°C

07:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 23.0°C

13:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 23.0°C

19:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 23.1°C

01:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

07:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

13:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 23.2°C

19:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 23.4°C

01:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

07:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

Catalog depth18–35 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

Jun-Nov

Peak month

Aug 20.6°

Jan15.1°

Feb15.0°

Mar15.2°

Apr15.7°

May16.9°

Jun18.2°

Jul19.8°

Aug20.6°

Sep20.4°

Oct19.3°

Nov17.6°

Dec15.8°

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

Barred sand bass

Paralabrax nebulifer

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California scorpionfish

Scorpaena guttata

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Garibaldi damselfish

Hypsypops rubicundus

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Halfmoon

Medialuna californiensis

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Kelp bass

Paralabrax clathratus

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Ocean whitefish

Caulolatilus princeps

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Rock wrasse

Halichoeres semicinctus

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Sun anemone

Anthopleura sola

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Macrocystis

Macrocystis pyrifera

Nearby OBIS observations51

Blacksmith

Chromis punctipinnis

Nearby OBIS observations20

sheephead

Bodianus pulcher

Nearby OBIS observations16

Senorita

Oxyjulis californica

Nearby OBIS observations10

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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