Public live camera
4.6 km awayOpenStreetMap
Checked todayLast checked 11h ago
External source · live video is not independently verified
No history is stored for this external source.
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026
United States
Gallagher Beach
18–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
8Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)
Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
13.1 s
Swell
0.8 m
12.5 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
22.1°C
Wind
3.7 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Forecast Overview
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature22.4°C
TodayWatch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature22.4°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth18–35 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.
Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →Dive readiness
Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.
Seasons · water temperature
12-month outlook
Best window
Jun-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: 7.5 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 Gallagher Beach before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.
Public live camera
10.1 km awayOpenStreetMap
Checked todayLast checked 11h 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
14.9 km awayOpenStreetMap
Checked todayLast checked 11h 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
48.1 km awayOpenStreetMap
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Checked todayLast checked 11h 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 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
Barred sand bass
Paralabrax nebulifer
DeepLog1
California scorpionfish
Scorpaena guttata
DeepLog1
Garibaldi damselfish
Hypsypops rubicundus
DeepLog1
Halfmoon
Medialuna californiensis
DeepLog1
Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
DeepLog1
Ocean whitefish
Caulolatilus princeps
DeepLog1
Rock wrasse
Halichoeres semicinctus
DeepLog1
Sun anemone
Anthopleura sola
DeepLog1
Macrocystis
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations57
Blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
Nearby OBIS observations19
sheephead
Bodianus pulcher
Nearby OBIS observations17
Senorita
Oxyjulis californica
Nearby OBIS observations8
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS →Photos
