Binnacle Rock

United States

Binnacle Rock

7–13 mMax Depth
boatEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
1.0 m
12.0 s
Swell
0.7 m
12.6 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
21.8°C
Wind
9.7 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:00–20:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Thu, Oct 15Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C
Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature22.2°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Binnacle Rock before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

3 cameras

Public live camera

4.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 604h 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

11.6 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 604h 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

21.1 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 604h 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

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
giant kelp
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations33
Garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundus
Nearby OBIS observations32
kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Nearby OBIS observations26
blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
Nearby OBIS observations20
rock wrasse
Halichoeres semicinctus
Nearby OBIS observations20
senorita
Oxyjulis californica
Nearby OBIS observations8
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Binnacle Rock photo 2
Binnacle Rock photo 3
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