Public live camera
4.7 km awayOpenStreetMap
Check is getting oldLast checked 635h ago
External source · live video is not independently verified
No history is stored for this external source.
Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 2026
United States
Cape Cortes
20–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
11Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)
Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
14.1 s
Swell
0.8 m
13.7 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
21.7°C
Wind
0.4 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.8 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Forecast Overview
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature21.8°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.2–1.7 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature21.8°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.3–1.7 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature21.6°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth20–25 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.
Updated: cached data
Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →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: 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.
Nearby live cameras
Check the water around Cape Cortes before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.
Public live camera
12.8 km awayOpenStreetMap
Check is getting oldLast checked 635h 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
22.4 km awayOpenStreetMap
Check is getting oldLast checked 635h ago
External source · live video is not independently verified
No history is stored for this external source.
Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 2026
California Department of Transportation
45 km awayOpenStreetMap
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Check is getting oldLast checked 635h 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
salt 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
California sheephead
Bodianus pulcher
DeepLog2
Bat eagle ray
Myliobatis californica
DeepLog1
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog1
Crested goby
Rhinogobiops nicholsii
DeepLog1
Giant rock-scallop
Crassadoma gigantea
DeepLog1
Giant seabass
Stereolepis gigas
DeepLog1
Kellet whelk
Kelletia kelletii
DeepLog1
Southern green abalone
Haliotis fulgens
DeepLog1
Specklefin midshipman
Porichthys myriaster
DeepLog1
Warty sea cucumber
Apostichopus parvimensis
DeepLog1
Wavy turban
Megastraea undosa
DeepLog1
kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Nearby OBIS observations41
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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