Bechers Cove

United States

Bechers Cove

15–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
34Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
2.1 m
10.4 s
Swell
1.3 m
10.6 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
21.6°C
Wind
29.3 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves2.1–2.1 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature21.5°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.5–2.0 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature21.2°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature20.8°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature20.8°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
00:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.3°C
06:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
18:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.0°C
06:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 20.8°C
12:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 20.8°C
18:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 20.9°C
00:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.7°C
12:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.8°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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jul-Oct

Peak month

Sep 17.5°

Jan14.0°
Feb13.9°
Mar13.6°
Apr13.2°
May13.7°
Jun14.9°
Jul16.7°
Aug17.2°
Sep17.5°
Oct17.0°
Nov16.0°
Dec14.5°
Current: mild
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

salt 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
Purple sea star
Pisaster ochraceus
DeepLog12
Giant rock-scallop
Crassadoma gigantea
DeepLog6
California mussel
Mytilus californianus
DeepLog5
Emarginate dogwinkle
Nucella emarginata
DeepLog5
Sun anemone
Anthopleura sola
DeepLog4
Bat star
Patiria miniata
DeepLog3
Black tegula
Tegula funebralis
DeepLog3
Colonial sand tube worm
Phragmatopoma californica
DeepLog3
Owl limpet
Lottia gigantea
DeepLog3
Wavy turban
Megastraea undosa
DeepLog3
Crepipatella lingulata
DeepLog2
Pink-tipped anemone
Anthopleura elegantissima
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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