Gull Island

United States

Gull Island

12–17 mMax Depth
boatEntry
25Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
12.4 s
Swell
0.9 m
12.6 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
21.3°C
Wind
21.7 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
-0.3 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.1–1.6 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature21.2°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.1–1.5 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature21.1°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature21.2°C
Next 72 hours
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.3°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.3°C
18:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 21.0°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 20.9°C
12:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.1°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.1°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
18:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 21.3°C
Catalog depth12–17 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

Jul-Nov

Peak month

Sep 18.1°

Jan14.2°
Feb14.1°
Mar13.9°
Apr13.5°
May14.3°
Jun15.7°
Jul17.4°
Aug17.9°
Sep18.1°
Oct17.5°
Nov16.3°
Dec14.7°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 20 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

salt 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 hydrocoral
Stylaster californicus
DeepLog4
Christmas tree worm
Spirobranchus spinosus
DeepLog4
Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
DeepLog3
Grey whale
Eschrichtius robustus
DeepLog2
Rockfish
Sebastes carnatus
DeepLog2
Bat star
Patiria miniata
DeepLog1
Black abalone
Haliotis cracherodii
DeepLog1
Black tegula
Tegula funebralis
DeepLog1
Broadnose sevengill shark
Notorynchus cepedianus
DeepLog1
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
DeepLog1
California mussel
Mytilus californianus
DeepLog1
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog1
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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