Maintop Island

United States

Maintop Island

15–18 mMax Depth
boatEntry
26Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
2.6 m
10.6 s
Swell
2.2 m
9.3 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
17.7°C
Wind
26.2 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.9–2.6 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature17.6°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.8–2.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature17.5°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.5–2.4 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature17.4°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.5–1.5 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature17.4°C
Next 72 hours
05:00
Waves: 2.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
11:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
17:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
23:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
05:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
11:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
17:00
Waves: 2.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
23:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
05:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
11:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
17:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
23:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
Catalog depth15–18 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

Jul-Nov

Peak month

Sep 14.4°

Jan12.0°
Feb12.0°
Mar12.0°
Apr11.5°
May11.6°
Jun12.1°
Jul13.2°
Aug14.1°
Sep14.4°
Oct13.9°
Nov13.3°
Dec12.5°
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 sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog53
Northern elephant seal
Mirounga angustirostris
DeepLog44
Northern sea lion
Eumetopias jubatus
DeepLog32
Grey whale
Eschrichtius robustus
DeepLog19
Bunch whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
DeepLog2
By the wind sailor
Velella velella
DeepLog2
Northern fur seal
Callorhinus ursinus
DeepLog2
Purple urchin purple urchin
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
DeepLog2
Rosy sculpin
Oligocottus rubellio
DeepLog2
Bald sculpin
Clinocottus recalvus
DeepLog1
Bat star
Patiria miniata
DeepLog1
Californian anchovy
Engraulis mordax
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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