United States

Doctor's Cove

8–20 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

7Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal71/100

Waves

1.5 m

13.1 s

Swell

1.4 m

11.7 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward E

Water temperature

23.5°C

Wind

13.8 km/h

→ W

Sea level

1.0 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging

Waves1.5–1.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature23.3°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.9°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature23.0°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves1.2–1.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.9°C

Next 72 hours

17:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 23.5°C

23:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 23.1°C

05:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.9°C

11:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.9°C

17:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 23.0°C

23:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

05:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

11:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.9°C

17:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 23.4°C

23:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 23.0°C

05:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

11:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.9°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

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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.

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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

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

Macrocystis

Macrocystis pyrifera

Nearby OBIS observations65

blacksmith

Chromis punctipinnis

Nearby OBIS observations20

rock wrasse

Halichoeres semicinctus

Nearby OBIS observations15

California Sheephead

Bodianus pulcher

Nearby OBIS observations14

Wavy Turban Snail

Megastraea undosa

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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