Big Geiger Cove

United States

Big Geiger Cove

4–14 mMax Depth
boatEntry
39Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.2 m
13.1 s
Swell
0.9 m
12.6 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
21.7°C
Wind
6.9 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.6 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.1–1.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature21.8°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.2–1.2 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature21.8°C
Next 72 hours
05:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
11:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
17:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
23:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
05:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
11:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
17:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
05:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
11:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
23:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
Catalog depth4–14 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

May-Nov

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: 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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Big Geiger Cove before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

4 cameras

Public live camera

3.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Checked todayLast checked 7h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Public live camera

14.8 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Checked todayLast checked 7h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Public live camera

22.8 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Checked todayLast checked 7h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

California Department of Transportation

41.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Checked todayLast checked 7h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 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

12 km · nearby observations
Garibaldi damselfish
Hypsypops rubicundus
DeepLog5
California golden gorgonian
Muricea californica
DeepLog3
Fragile star
Linckia columbiae
DeepLog3
Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
DeepLog3
Purple sea hare
Aplysia californica
DeepLog3
Brown gorgonian
Muricea fruticosa
DeepLog2
Catalina goby
Lythrypnus dalli
DeepLog2
C-O sole
Pleuronichthys coenosus
DeepLog2
Horn shark
Heterodontus francisci
DeepLog2
Leopard shark
Triakis semifasciata
DeepLog2
Lesser twospotted octopus
Octopus bimaculoides
DeepLog2
Orange-spike polycera
Polycera atra
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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