Binnacle Rock

United States

Binnacle Rock

7–13 mMax Depth
boatEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.4 m
12.4 s
Swell
1.3 m
11.1 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
23.2°C
Wind
7.6 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.8 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.4–1.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.2°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.4–1.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.3–1.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C
Next 72 hours
14:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
20:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
02:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
08:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
14:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
20:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
02:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
08:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
14:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
20:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
02:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
08:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
Catalog depth7–13 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: 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

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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
Giant seabass
Stereolepis gigas
DeepLog2
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog1
California sheephead
Bodianus pulcher
DeepLog1
Ocean whitefish
Caulolatilus princeps
DeepLog1
Pacific spiny brittlestar
Ophiothrix spiculata
DeepLog1
White weakfish
Atractoscion nobilis
DeepLog1
Macrocystis
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations45
kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Nearby OBIS observations33
garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundus
Nearby OBIS observations28
rock wrasse
Halichoeres semicinctus
Nearby OBIS observations24
blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
Nearby OBIS observations20
Senorita
Oxyjulis californica
Nearby OBIS observations9
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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