Christmas Tree Cove

United States

Christmas Tree Cove

6.1–24.4 mMax Depth
boatEntry
31Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.2 m
12.9 s
Swell
1.0 m
11.9 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
23.6°C
Wind
10.5 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.9 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging
Waves1.2–1.2 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature23.4°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature23.0°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.2°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature23.2°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.6°C
00:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 23.1°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 23.0°C
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
00:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
12:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
18:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 23.6°C
00:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 23.0°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.3°C
Catalog depth6.1–24.4 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-Oct

Peak month

Aug 20.2°

Jan14.9°
Feb14.8°
Mar14.8°
Apr15.1°
May16.6°
Jun18.2°
Jul19.7°
Aug20.2°
Sep20.0°
Oct19.0°
Nov17.3°
Dec15.6°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 7.5 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

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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
Bat star
Patiria miniata
DeepLog5
Purple sea star
Pisaster ochraceus
DeepLog5
Orange-spike polycera
Polycera atra
DeepLog3
Sea-clown triopha
Triopha catalinae
DeepLog3
Brown cup coral
Paracyathus stearnsii
DeepLog2
Crested goby
Rhinogobiops nicholsii
DeepLog2
Painted greenling
Oxylebius pictus
DeepLog2
Three-color polycera
Polycera tricolor
DeepLog2
Banded sea star
Sclerasterias heteropaes
DeepLog1
California golden gorgonian
Muricea californica
DeepLog1
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog1
Catalina goby
Lythrypnus dalli
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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