United States

Crystal Cove State Park

5–20 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

10Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.1 m

14.7 s

Swell

1.0 m

13.0 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

22.7°C

Wind

9.4 km/h

→ N

Sea level

-0.1 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C

Next 72 hours

21:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

03:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

09:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

15:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

21:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.6°C

03:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

09:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

15:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

21:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

03:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

09:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

15:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

Catalog depth5–20 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Aug 20.7°

Jan15.1°

Feb15.0°

Mar15.2°

Apr15.7°

May17.0°

Jun18.5°

Jul20.2°

Aug20.7°

Sep20.5°

Oct19.3°

Nov17.6°

Dec15.8°

Current: moderate

Typical visibility: 10 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

shorereefsalt 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 mussel

Mytilus californianus

DeepLog2

Sun anemone

Anthopleura sola

DeepLog2

Granulose topsnail

Calliostoma supragranosum

DeepLog1

Grey whale

Eschrichtius robustus

DeepLog1

Opaleye

Girella nigricans

DeepLog1

Pink-tipped anemone

Anthopleura elegantissima

DeepLog1

Purple sea star

Pisaster ochraceus

DeepLog1

Rabbit doris

Crimora coneja

DeepLog1

Speckled tegula

Tegula gallina

DeepLog1

Volcano keyhole limpet

Fissurella volcano

DeepLog1

giant kelp

Macrocystis pyrifera

Nearby OBIS observations13

sheephead

Bodianus pulcher

Nearby OBIS observations13

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

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