Bishop Rock

United States

Bishop Rock

14–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-8)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.5 m
13.8 s
Swell
1.2 m
13.5 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
20.2°C
Wind
6.1 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.5 m
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.5–1.9 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature20.5°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.9–2.4 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature20.2°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.9–2.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature20.1°C
TodayChallenging
Waves2.0–2.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature20.0°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 20.5°C
18:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 20.7°C
00:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.3°C
06:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 20.2°C
12:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 20.2°C
18:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 20.2°C
00:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
06:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 20.0°C
12:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 20.1°C
18:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.3°C
00:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 20.0°C
Catalog depth14–25 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jun-Sep

Peak month

Sep 18.9°

Jan14.8°
Feb14.8°
Mar14.8°
Apr14.8°
May15.1°
Jun15.9°
Jul17.5°
Aug18.6°
Sep18.9°
Oct18.4°
Nov17.3°
Dec15.6°
Current: strong
Typical visibility: 10 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

deepsalt Wateradvanced 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
Shortbill spearfish
Tetrapturus angustirostris
DeepLog1
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
Nearby OBIS observations31
Pennatuloidea
Nearby OBIS observations28
Western gull
Larus occidentalis
Nearby OBIS observations24
Engraulis mordax
Nearby OBIS observations16
Porifera
Nearby OBIS observations16
Teleostei
Nearby OBIS observations13
Sooty shearwater
Puffinus griseus
Nearby OBIS observations9
Black-legged kittiwake
Rissa tridactyla
Nearby OBIS observations8
California gull
Larus californicus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Sardinops sagax
Nearby OBIS observations7
Pink-footed shearwater
Ardenna creatopus
Nearby OBIS observations5
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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