Pinnacles

United States

Pinnacles

18–23 mMax Depth
boatEntry
5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.7 m
12.3 s
Swell
1.2 m
9.9 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
19.9°C
Wind
5.9 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.3 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.6–1.7 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature20.5°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.7–2.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature20.8°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.9–2.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature20.8°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.6–1.8 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature20.9°C
Next 72 hours
11:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 19.9°C
17:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.9°C
23:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
05:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 20.3°C
11:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 20.6°C
17:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.5°C
23:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 20.8°C
05:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 20.4°C
11:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 20.6°C
17:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.3°C
23:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 20.9°C
05:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 20.8°C
Catalog depth18–23 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

Jul-Oct

Peak month

Sep 17.5°

Jan14.0°
Feb13.9°
Mar13.6°
Apr13.2°
May13.7°
Jun14.9°
Jul16.7°
Aug17.2°
Sep17.5°
Oct17.0°
Nov16.0°
Dec14.5°
Current: moderate
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

pinnaclesalt 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
Bocaccio rockfish
Sebastes paucispinis
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California lizardfish
Synodus lucioceps
DeepLog1
Purple-ringed topsnail
Calliostoma annulatum
DeepLog1
White-spot porostome
Doriopsilla albopunctata
DeepLog1
Yellow spotted cadlina
Cadlina luteomarginata
DeepLog1
Macrocystis
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations15
Olive, Yellowtail, and Black Rockfish Young Of Year
Sebastes
Nearby OBIS observations14
Kelp Rockfish
Sebastes atrovirens
Nearby OBIS observations7
Senorita
Oxyjulis californica
Nearby OBIS observations7
Sixgill shark
Hexanchus griseus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Vermilion Rockfish
Sebastes miniatus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Barnacle
Balanus nubilus
Nearby OBIS observations4
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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Pinnacles photo 3
Pinnacles photo 4
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