Aliso

United States

Aliso

8–9.1 mMax Depth
boatEntry
33Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.2 m
12.8 s
Swell
1.0 m
12.7 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
22.5°C
Wind
9.2 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.7 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 12Challenging
Waves1.2–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C
Tue, Oct 13Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C
Wed, Oct 14Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C
Thu, Oct 15Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
05:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
11:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
05:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
11:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
17:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
23:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
05:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
11:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
17:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
Catalog depth8–9.1 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Aug 20.7°

Jan15.1°
Feb15.0°
Mar15.2°
Apr15.7°
May17.0°
Jun18.5°
Jul20.2°
Aug20.7°
Sep20.5°
Oct19.3°
Nov17.6°
Dec15.8°
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 Waterbeginner 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
Sun anemone
Anthopleura sola
DeepLog7
Salt and pepper doris
Aegires albopunctatus
DeepLog4
Lesser twospotted octopus
Octopus bimaculoides
DeepLog3
Purple sea star
Pisaster ochraceus
DeepLog3
White seaperch
Phanerodon furcatus
DeepLog3
California mussel
Mytilus californianus
DeepLog2
Common seal
Phoca vitulina
DeepLog2
Garibaldi damselfish
Hypsypops rubicundus
DeepLog2
Pile perch
Phanerodon vacca
DeepLog2
Purple sea hare
Aplysia californica
DeepLog2
Red dorid
Rostanga pulchra
DeepLog2
Scaled worm shell
Thylacodes squamigerus
DeepLog2
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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