United States

Black Point

9.1–12.8 mMax Depth

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16Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.3 m

11.6 s

Swell

0.9 m

11.8 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

21.8°C

Wind

12.2 km/h

→ SW

Sea level

-0.3 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.1–1.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature21.8°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C

Next 72 hours

00:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

06:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 21.7°C

12:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 21.9°C

18:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°C

00:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

06:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 21.7°C

12:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 21.6°C

18:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

00:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

06:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

12:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

18:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°C

Catalog depth9.1–12.8 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: 20 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 Black Point before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

4 cameras

Public live camera

9.5 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 27h 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

19.4 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 27h 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

28.6 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 27h 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

42.2 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 27h 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

DeepLog13

Fragile star

Linckia columbiae

DeepLog4

Catalina goby

Lythrypnus dalli

DeepLog3

California golden gorgonian

Muricea californica

DeepLog2

Crested goby

Rhinogobiops nicholsii

DeepLog2

Horn shark

Heterodontus francisci

DeepLog2

Southern green abalone

Haliotis fulgens

DeepLog2

Bat eagle ray

Myliobatis californica

DeepLog1

Brown gorgonian

Muricea fruticosa

DeepLog1

California black sea hare

Aplysia vaccaria

DeepLog1

California scorpionfish

Scorpaena guttata

DeepLog1

Colonial cup coral

Coenocyathus bowersi

DeepLog1

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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