United States

China Point

12–28 mMax Depth

boatEntry

3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal81/100

Waves

1.1 m

11.2 s

Swell

0.8 m

10.3 s

Current speed

0.9 km/h

flowing toward W

Water temperature

22.2°C

Wind

9.9 km/h

→ SW

Sea level

0.7 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C

Next 72 hours

19:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

01:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.1°C

07:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°C

13:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°C

19:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

01:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.1°C

07:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°C

13:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

19:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.3°C

01:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

07:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

13:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

Catalog depth12–28 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

Apr-Oct

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: 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 China Point before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

3 cameras

Public live camera

2.2 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 45h 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

12.6 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 45h 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

14.1 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 45h 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

Blacksmith

Chromis punctipinnis

DeepLog1

Horn shark

Heterodontus francisci

DeepLog1

Ocean whitefish

Caulolatilus princeps

DeepLog1

rock wrasse

Halichoeres semicinctus

Nearby OBIS observations37

garibaldi

Hypsypops rubicundus

Nearby OBIS observations33

sheephead

Bodianus pulcher

Nearby OBIS observations29

kelp bass

Paralabrax clathratus

Nearby OBIS observations25

giant kelp

Macrocystis pyrifera

Nearby OBIS observations24

opaleye

Girella nigricans

Nearby OBIS observations6

senorita

Oxyjulis californica

Nearby OBIS observations6

sargo

Anisotremus davidsonii

Nearby OBIS observations4

Coenocyathus bowersi

Nearby OBIS observations3

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

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