Crane Point

United States

Crane Point

10–15 mMax Depth
boatEntry
24Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.0 m
11.1 s
Swell
0.7 m
10.8 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
22.0°C
Wind
12.0 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C
Next 72 hours
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
17:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
23:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
05:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
17:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
23:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
05:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
17:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
23:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
05:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
Catalog depth10–15 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

May-Nov

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: 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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Crane Point before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

4 cameras

Public live camera

1.6 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 37h 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

11.6 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 37h 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

18 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 37h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

California Department of Transportation

41.7 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 37h 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
Scythe butterflyfish
Prognathodes falcifer
DeepLog3
California golden gorgonian
Muricea californica
DeepLog2
Garibaldi damselfish
Hypsypops rubicundus
DeepLog2
Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
DeepLog2
Navanax
Navanax inermis
DeepLog2
Opaleye
Girella nigricans
DeepLog2
Bat eagle ray
Myliobatis californica
DeepLog1
Blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
DeepLog1
Brown gorgonian
Muricea fruticosa
DeepLog1
California cone
Californiconus californicus
DeepLog1
California moray
Gymnothorax mordax
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

Crane Point photo 2
Crane Point photo 3
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