Castle Rock

United States

Castle Rock

13–31 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal61/100
Waves
1.3 m
12.4 s
Swell
0.9 m
13.7 s
Current speed
1.8 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
21.2°C
Wind
25.3 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.5 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedWatch

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature21.2°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.4–2.4 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature21.0°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves2.3–2.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature20.6°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves2.1–2.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature20.3°C
Next 72 hours
07:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
13:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
19:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.1°C
01:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 21.0°C
07:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.0°C
13:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.1°C
19:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.1°C
01:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.8°C
07:00
Waves: 2.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 20.6°C
13:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.6°C
19:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 20.5°C
01:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.3°C
Catalog depth13–31 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Sep 17.5°

Jan14.0°
Feb13.9°
Mar13.6°
Apr13.2°
May13.7°
Jun14.9°
Jul16.7°
Aug17.2°
Sep17.5°
Oct17.0°
Nov16.0°
Dec14.5°
Current: moderate
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.

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Dive Types

wallsalt 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
Black-spot porostome
Dendrodoris nigromaculata
DeepLog1
San diego dorid
Diaulula sandiegensis
DeepLog1
White frond-aeolis
Dendronotus albus
DeepLog1
Olive Or Yellowtail Rockfish
Sebastes
Nearby OBIS observations18
Macrocystis
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations13
Eastern Pacific Bonito
Sarda chiliensis
Nearby OBIS observations7
Garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Squarespot Rockfish
Sebastes hopkinsi
Nearby OBIS observations7
Banded Guitarfish
Zapteryx exasperata
Nearby OBIS observations5
Bocaccio
Sebastes paucispinis
Nearby OBIS observations5
Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Halfmoon
Medialuna californiensis
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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Photos

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