Rat Rock

United States

Rat Rock

9.1–15.2 mMax Depth
boatEntry
18Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.2 m
12.3 s
Swell
1.1 m
10.6 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
22.7°C
Wind
8.0 km/h
→ W
Sea level
1.0 m
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.2–1.2 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
22:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
04:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
10:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
16:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
22:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
04:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
10:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
16:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
04:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
10:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
Catalog depth9.1–15.2 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Aug 19.0°

Jan14.5°
Feb14.4°
Mar14.2°
Apr14.2°
May15.2°
Jun16.9°
Jul18.6°
Aug19.0°
Sep19.0°
Oct18.3°
Nov16.8°
Dec15.1°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 12 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
Purple sea hare
Aplysia californica
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Black perch
Embiotoca jacksoni
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Blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
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California flounder
Paralichthys californicus
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California golden gorgonian
Muricea californica
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California moray
Gymnothorax mordax
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Garibaldi damselfish
Hypsypops rubicundus
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Giant keyhole limpet
Megathura crenulata
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Giant spined star
Pisaster giganteus
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Lesser twospotted octopus
Octopus bimaculoides
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Long-beaked common dolphin
Delphinus delphis
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Navanax
Navanax inermis
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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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