Public live camera
4.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Check is getting oldLast checked 600h ago
External source · live video is not independently verified
No history is stored for this external source.
Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 2026
United States
Al's (Crazy) Kelp
15–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)
Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
1.0 m
9.5 s
Swell
0.6 m
12.1 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
21.4°C
Wind
—
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:00–20:00
Calmest model window
Forecast Overview
Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth15–40 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
Jun-Oct
Peak month
Aug 20.6°
Jan15.1°
Feb15.0°
Mar15.2°
Apr15.7°
May16.9°
Jun18.2°
Jul19.8°
Aug20.6°
Sep20.4°
Oct19.3°
Nov17.6°
Dec15.8°
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.
Nearby live cameras
Check the water around Al's (Crazy) Kelp before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.
Public live camera
9.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
Check is getting oldLast checked 600h ago
External source · live video is not independently verified
No history is stored for this external source.
Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 2026
Public live camera
18.8 km awayOpenStreetMap
Check is getting oldLast checked 600h ago
External source · live video is not independently verified
No history is stored for this external source.
Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 2026
Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive 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
California sheephead
Bodianus pulcher
DeepLog1
Macrocystis
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations57
kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Nearby OBIS observations25
garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundus
Nearby OBIS observations24
Rock Wrasse
Halichoeres semicinctus
Nearby OBIS observations18
blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
Nearby OBIS observations18
Senorita
Oxyjulis californica
Nearby OBIS observations9
Wavy Turban Snail
Megastraea undosa
Nearby OBIS observations9
California Golden Gorgonian
Muricea californica
Nearby OBIS observations6
Spiny Lobster
Panulirus interruptus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Coronado Urchin, Crowned Urchin
Centrostephanus coronatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Invasive Sargassum
Sargassum horneri
Nearby OBIS observations4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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