Bear Cove

Canada

Bear Cove

15–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
31Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
5.8 s
Swell
0.3 m
4.6 s
Current speed
1.2 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
11.1°C
Wind
1.3 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.2 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
06:30–06:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.1–0.3 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature11.2°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.1–0.3 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature11.0°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.2–0.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature11.3°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature11.2°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 11.1°C
12:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 11.1°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 11.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 11.0°C
06:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 10.8°C
12:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 10.9°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 11.1°C
00:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 11.2°C
06:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 11.2°C
12:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 11.2°C
18:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 11.4°C
00:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 11.3°C
Catalog depth15–25 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Oct

Peak month

Aug 11.9°

Jan7.5°
Feb7.7°
Mar7.8°
Apr8.6°
May9.8°
Jun11.0°
Jul11.7°
Aug11.9°
Sep11.2°
Oct9.8°
Nov8.9°
Dec8.2°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 7.5 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

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
DeepLog4
Leather star
Dermasterias imbricata
DeepLog4
Purple sea star
Pisaster ochraceus
DeepLog3
Red Irish lord
Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus
DeepLog3
Northern sea lion
Eumetopias jubatus
DeepLog2
Agassiz'z peanut worm
Phascolosoma agassizii
DeepLog1
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
DeepLog1
California sea cucumber
Apostichopus californicus
DeepLog1
Common seal
Phoca vitulina
DeepLog1
Copper rockfish
Sebastes caurinus
DeepLog1
Cribrinopsis rubens
DeepLog1
Cyanea ferruginea
DeepLog1
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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