Vallecitos Point

United States

Vallecitos Point

8–20 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.4 m
13.1 s
Swell
1.2 m
10.6 s
Current speed
1.2 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
22.5°C
Wind
10.1 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.6 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.4–1.5 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.0°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.5–1.8 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.6–1.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.4–1.6 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
18:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
00:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
12:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
00:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.4°C
06:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
18:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 21.5°C
Catalog depth8–20 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 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: moderate
Typical visibility: 10 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

reefsalt 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
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog7
Common seal
Phoca vitulina
DeepLog2
California mussel
Mytilus californianus
DeepLog1
Moon snail
Neverita lewisii
DeepLog1
Opaleye
Girella nigricans
DeepLog1
Owl limpet
Lottia gigantea
DeepLog1
Larus occidentalis
Nearby OBIS observations13
Aplysia californica
Nearby OBIS observations8
Spiny Lobster
Panulirus interruptus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Anthopleura sola
Nearby OBIS observations6
Pelecanus occidentalis
Nearby OBIS observations6
Hermissenda opalescens
Nearby OBIS observations5
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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