Doctor's Cove

United States

Doctor's Cove

8–20 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
7Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
11.6 s
Swell
0.8 m
11.7 s
Current speed
0.0 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
21.9°C
Wind
13.2 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
14:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
20:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
20:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
02:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
08:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
14:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
Catalog depth8–20 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

Year-round

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: 15 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 Doctor's Cove before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

4 cameras

Public live camera

7.1 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 46h 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

17.7 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 46h 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

26.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 46h 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 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 46h 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

shoresalt Waterbeginner 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
Brown gorgonian
Muricea fruticosa
DeepLog1
California cone
Californiconus californicus
DeepLog1
California golden gorgonian
Muricea californica
DeepLog1
Catalina goby
Lythrypnus dalli
DeepLog1
Crested goby
Rhinogobiops nicholsii
DeepLog1
Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
DeepLog1
Tope shark
Galeorhinus galeus
DeepLog1
California Sheephead
Bodianus pulcher
Nearby OBIS observations34
garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundus
Nearby OBIS observations28
giant kelp
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations25
rock wrasse
Halichoeres semicinctus
Nearby OBIS observations25
blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
Nearby OBIS observations20
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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