NOSC Tower Wreck

United States

NOSC Tower Wreck

9.1–18.3 mMax Depth
boatEntry
50Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
1.7 m
13.4 s
Swell
1.7 m
11.5 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
22.7°C
Wind
12.7 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.9 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging
Waves1.7–1.7 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.7–1.9 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.7–1.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.3–1.6 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
00:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
06:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
12:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
18:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
00:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
06:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
18:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
00:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 21.4°C
12:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
Catalog depth9.1–18.3 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

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Aug 21.3°

Jan15.3°
Feb15.2°
Mar15.5°
Apr16.3°
May17.5°
Jun18.8°
Jul20.5°
Aug21.3°
Sep20.9°
Oct19.6°
Nov17.7°
Dec16.0°
Current: strong
Typical visibility: 20 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

wrecksalt 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
Long-beaked common dolphin
Delphinus delphis
DeepLog9
Bean donax
Donax gouldii
DeepLog8
Pismo clam
Tivela stultorum
DeepLog7
Sand dollar
Dendraster excentricus
DeepLog7
Wavy turban
Megastraea undosa
DeepLog7
California mussel
Mytilus californianus
DeepLog4
Nuttall lucine
Lucinisca nuttalli
DeepLog4
Owl limpet
Lottia gigantea
DeepLog4
Purple jellyfish
Chrysaora colorata
DeepLog4
Purple sea star
Pisaster ochraceus
DeepLog4
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog3
Kelp scallop
Leptopecten latiauratus
DeepLog3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

NOSC Tower Wreck photo 2
NOSC Tower Wreck photo 3
NOSC Tower Wreck photo 4
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