United States

La Jolla Canyon

15–40 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

7Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal62/100

Waves

1.6 m

13.5 s

Swell

1.5 m

11.5 s

Current speed

1.4 km/h

flowing toward S

Water temperature

23.2°C

Wind

12.4 km/h

→ NW

Sea level

0.9 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging

Waves1.5–1.6 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.1°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.5–1.8 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.6–1.8 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves1.3–1.6 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C

Next 72 hours

18:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 23.2°C

00:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

06:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°C

12:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 21.9°C

18:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

00:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 21.4°C

06:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 21.2°C

12:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 21.7°C

18:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.3°C

00:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

06:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 21.5°C

12:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°C

Catalog depth15–40 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Aug 21.3°

Jan15.3°

Feb15.2°

Mar15.5°

Apr16.3°

May17.5°

Jun18.8°

Jul20.5°

Aug21.3°

Sep20.9°

Oct19.6°

Nov17.7°

Dec16.0°

Current: moderate

Typical visibility: 8 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

deepsalt Wateradvanced Difficulty

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

California sea lion

Zalophus californianus

DeepLog22

Crested goby

Rhinogobiops nicholsii

DeepLog1

Garibaldi damselfish

Hypsypops rubicundus

DeepLog1

Giant seabass

Stereolepis gigas

DeepLog1

Horn shark

Heterodontus francisci

DeepLog1

Kelp bass

Paralabrax clathratus

DeepLog1

Sand dollar

Dendraster excentricus

DeepLog1

Larus occidentalis

Nearby OBIS observations11

Aplysia californica

Nearby OBIS observations8

Spiny Lobster

Panulirus interruptus

Nearby OBIS observations8

Anthopleura sola

Nearby OBIS observations7

Hermissenda opalescens

Nearby OBIS observations6

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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