United States

Cat Canyon

7–14 mMax Depth

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27Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.3 m

11.9 s

Swell

1.0 m

11.7 s

Current speed

0.5 km/h

flowing toward W

Water temperature

21.5°C

Wind

15.2 km/h

→ W

Sea level

0.6 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature21.5°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.3–1.4 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature21.4°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.4°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves1.3–1.6 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature21.4°C

Next 72 hours

19:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 21.5°C

01:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

07:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

13:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

19:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 21.5°C

01:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

07:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

13:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 21.5°C

19:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 21.5°C

01:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

07:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

13:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 21.5°C

Catalog depth7–14 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

Jul-Nov

Peak month

Aug 19.6°

Jan14.7°

Feb14.6°

Mar14.7°

Apr14.9°

May15.9°

Jun17.2°

Jul18.8°

Aug19.6°

Sep19.3°

Oct18.5°

Nov16.9°

Dec15.3°

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.

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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

California sea lion

Zalophus californianus

DeepLog3

Kelp bass

Paralabrax clathratus

DeepLog2

Rockfish

Sebastes atrovirens

DeepLog2

Black perch

Embiotoca jacksoni

DeepLog1

Blacksmith

Chromis punctipinnis

DeepLog1

California golden gorgonian

Muricea californica

DeepLog1

California sheephead

Bodianus pulcher

DeepLog1

Colonial cup coral

Coenocyathus bowersi

DeepLog1

Fragile star

Linckia columbiae

DeepLog1

Garibaldi damselfish

Hypsypops rubicundus

DeepLog1

Giant rock-scallop

Crassadoma gigantea

DeepLog1

Giant seabass

Stereolepis gigas

DeepLog1

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

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