United States

Cove Point

9–16 mMax Depth

boatEntry

13Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.3 m

14.6 s

Swell

1.1 m

13.6 s

Current speed

0.9 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

21.7°C

Wind

7.9 km/h

→ SE

Sea level

-0.3 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging

Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves1.3–1.6 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.6–2.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature21.6°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.6–2.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature21.5°C

Next 72 hours

21:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

03:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

09:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 21.5°C

15:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.1°C

21:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

03:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 21.5°C

09:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 21.6°C

15:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

21:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 21.6°C

03:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

09:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 21.5°C

15:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 21.7°C

Catalog depth9–16 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

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Peak month

Aug 20.2°

Jan15.2°

Feb15.2°

Mar15.4°

Apr15.8°

May16.5°

Jun17.6°

Jul19.2°

Aug20.2°

Sep20.1°

Oct19.3°

Nov17.7°

Dec15.9°

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

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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

California sea lion

Zalophus californianus

DeepLog10

Wavy turban

Megastraea undosa

DeepLog3

California cone

Californiconus californicus

DeepLog1

California semele

Cumingia californica

DeepLog1

Ceratostoma nuttalli

DeepLog1

Common seal

Phoca vitulina

DeepLog1

Fragile star

Linckia columbiae

DeepLog1

Lesser twospotted octopus

Octopus bimaculoides

DeepLog1

Northern elephant seal

Mirounga angustirostris

DeepLog1

Purple sea hare

Aplysia californica

DeepLog1

Pusula solandri

DeepLog1

Sun anemone

Anthopleura sola

DeepLog1

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

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