Race Rocks - Great Race

Canada

Race Rocks - Great Race

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
49Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.2 m
10.4 s
Swell
0.1 m
7.3 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
11.6°C
Wind
9.8 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.8 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
10:00–11:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature11.7°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.1–0.3 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature11.8°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.2–0.4 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature11.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature11.8°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 11.6°C
16:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 11.8°C
22:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 11.7°C
04:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 11.7°C
10:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 11.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 12.0°C
22:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 11.8°C
04:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 11.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 11.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 12.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 11.8°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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

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Jun-Oct

Peak month

Aug 11.9°

Jan7.9°
Feb7.9°
Mar8.2°
Apr9.0°
May10.1°
Jun11.0°
Jul11.7°
Aug11.9°
Sep11.2°
Oct10.1°
Nov9.2°
Dec8.5°
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

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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
Northern sea lion
Eumetopias jubatus
DeepLog125
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog117
Northern elephant seal
Mirounga angustirostris
DeepLog73
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
DeepLog58
Common seal
Phoca vitulina
DeepLog21
Marzupla
Orcinus orca
DeepLog20
Purple urchin purple urchin
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
DeepLog7
California mussel
Mytilus californianus
DeepLog6
North pacific giant octopus
Enteroctopus dofleini
DeepLog6
Pacific herring
Clupea pallasii
DeepLog5
Black katy
Katharina tunicata
DeepLog4
Lion nudibranch
Melibe leonina
DeepLog4
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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