Public live camera
5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Checked todayLast checked 21h ago
External source · live video is not independently verified
No history is stored for this external source.
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026
United States
Kelp Point
12–36 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)
Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.3 m
12.1 s
Swell
0.9 m
11.7 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
22.3°C
Wind
11.0 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Forecast Overview
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.1–1.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature21.8°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature21.8°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth12–36 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: 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.
Nearby live cameras
Check the water around Kelp Point before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.
Public live camera
13.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
Checked todayLast checked 21h 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
23 km awayOpenStreetMap
Checked todayLast checked 21h 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
44.7 km awayOpenStreetMap
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Checked todayLast checked 21h 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
reefsalt Wateradvanced 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
Southern green abalone
Haliotis fulgens
DeepLog1
Warty sea cucumber
Apostichopus parvimensis
DeepLog1
kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Nearby OBIS observations40
California Sheephead
Bodianus pulcher
Nearby OBIS observations33
garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundus
Nearby OBIS observations28
giant kelp
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations27
rock wrasse
Halichoeres semicinctus
Nearby OBIS observations25
blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
Nearby OBIS observations16
senorita
Oxyjulis californica
Nearby OBIS observations6
wavy/red turban snail
Turbininae
Nearby OBIS observations5
Coenocyathus bowersi
Nearby OBIS observations3
black perch
Embiotoca jacksoni
Nearby OBIS observations3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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