United States

La Jolla Shores, San Diego

3–15 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

18Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.1 m

13.2 s

Swell

0.9 m

12.6 s

Current speed

0.3 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

22.7°C

Wind

5.2 km/h

→ NW

Sea level

0.3 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature22.4°C

TodayWatch

Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C

Next 72 hours

20:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

02:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.3°C

08:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 22.1°C

14:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

20:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.8°C

02:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 22.6°C

08:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

14:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

20:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.7°C

02:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

08:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 22.3°C

14:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 22.6°C

Catalog depth3–15 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-Nov

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: mild

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

shorereefsalt 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

Purple sea star

Pisaster ochraceus

DeepLog7

Bean donax

Donax gouldii

DeepLog3

Giant kelpfish

Heterostichus rostratus

DeepLog2

Cabezon

Scorpaenichthys marmoratus

DeepLog1

California cone

Californiconus californicus

DeepLog1

California scorpionfish

Scorpaena guttata

DeepLog1

California sea lion

Zalophus californianus

DeepLog1

Catalina goby

Lythrypnus dalli

DeepLog1

Eroded periwinkle

Littorina keenae

DeepLog1

Kelp bass

Paralabrax clathratus

DeepLog1

Lesser twospotted octopus

Octopus bimaculoides

DeepLog1

Nuttallina californica

DeepLog1

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

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