California

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California

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
50Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
4.9 s
Swell
0.3 m
7.5 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
28.4°C
Wind
27.9 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.0 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
14:00–15:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
05:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
17:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
23:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
05:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
11:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
17:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
23:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
05:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
11:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
17:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
Catalog depth10–30 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Dec-Aug

Peak month

Sep 28.6°

Jan26.2°
Feb26.0°
Mar26.1°
Apr26.5°
May27.1°
Jun27.4°
Jul27.4°
Aug28.0°
Sep28.6°
Oct28.6°
Nov28.2°
Dec27.3°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 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

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
Ragged sea hare
Aplysia dactylomela
DeepLog7
Smooth trunkfish
Lactophrys triqueter
DeepLog5
Magpie shell
Cittarium pica
DeepLog4
Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
DeepLog3
Magnificent feather duster
Sabellastarte magnifica
DeepLog3
Plicate nerite
Nerita versicolor
DeepLog3
Beaded periwinkle
Cenchritis muricatus
DeepLog2
Bleeding tooth
Nerita peloronta
DeepLog2
Queen conch shell
Aliger gigas
DeepLog2
Reticulate seafan
Gorgonia ventalina
DeepLog2
Sergeant-major
Abudefduf saxatilis
DeepLog2
Snake eel
Myrichthys ocellatus
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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