Doran Beach

United States

Doran Beach

3–5 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
29Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
2.1 m
11.8 s
Swell
1.9 m
9.8 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
15.7°C
Wind
19.1 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves2.0–2.1 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature15.7°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.2–1.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature15.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.1–1.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature15.7°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.7–1.9 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature15.6°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
02:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
08:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
14:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
20:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.9°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
14:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
20:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
02:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
08:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
14:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
Catalog depth3–5 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

Best window

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Sep 12.9°

Jan11.5°
Feb11.7°
Mar11.5°
Apr10.7°
May10.6°
Jun10.7°
Jul11.5°
Aug12.4°
Sep12.9°
Oct12.8°
Nov12.4°
Dec11.8°
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

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
Green surf anemone
Anthopleura xanthogrammica
DeepLog6
Purple sea star
Pisaster ochraceus
DeepLog5
Sand dollar
Dendraster excentricus
DeepLog5
Bat star
Patiria miniata
DeepLog3
By the wind sailor
Velella velella
DeepLog3
Common seal
Phoca vitulina
DeepLog3
Pink-tipped anemone
Anthopleura elegantissima
DeepLog3
Brown tegula
Tegula brunnea
DeepLog2
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog2
Moonglow anemone
Anthopleura artemisia
DeepLog2
Mossy chiton
Mopalia muscosa
DeepLog2
Northern elephant seal
Mirounga angustirostris
DeepLog2
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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