California

United States

California

10–30 mMax Depth
16Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.2 m
8.2 s
Swell
1.0 m
7.7 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
13.6°C
Wind
23.8 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.9 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.2–1.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature13.6°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.7–2.2 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature13.4°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.4–2.2 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature13.2°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.5–1.6 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature13.1°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.6°C
08:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.5°C
14:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 13.6°C
20:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.6°C
02:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 13.5°C
08:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 13.4°C
14:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 13.3°C
20:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 13.3°C
02:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.2°C
08:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.2°C
14:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.4°C
20:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 13.2°C
Catalog depth10–30 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

Aug 18.6°

Jan5.5°
Feb4.1°
Mar3.8°
Apr5.6°
May9.6°
Jun14.2°
Jul17.8°
Aug18.6°
Sep16.9°
Oct13.3°
Nov9.9°
Dec7.6°
Current: moderate
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

wrecksalt 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
Atlantic gray seal
Halichoerus grypus
DeepLog6
Cunner
Tautogolabrus adspersus
DeepLog4
Blue mussel
Mytilus edulis
DeepLog3
Common seal
Phoca vitulina
DeepLog3
Saithe
Pollachius virens
DeepLog3
Common periwinkle
Littorina littorea
DeepLog2
Northern sea urchin
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis
DeepLog2
Ocean sunfish
Mola mola
DeepLog2
Starfish (sea star)
Asterias forbesi
DeepLog2
Alewife
Alosa pseudoharengus
DeepLog1
Atlantic wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
DeepLog1
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
DeepLog1
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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