Mission Point

United States

Mission Point

8–20 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
20Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
11.6 s
Swell
0.9 m
11.6 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
22.9°C
Wind
7.6 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.9 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature22.8°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature22.8°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature23.1°C
Next 72 hours
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
05:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
23:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
05:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
11:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 23.0°C
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 23.0°C
05:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 23.1°C
11:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 23.1°C
Catalog depth8–20 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

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Year-round

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: 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

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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
DeepLog6
Garibaldi damselfish
Hypsypops rubicundus
DeepLog5
Woolly sculpin
Clinocottus analis
DeepLog5
Opaleye
Girella nigricans
DeepLog4
Californian grunion
Leuresthes tenuis
DeepLog3
Purple urchin purple urchin
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
DeepLog2
By the wind sailor
Velella velella
DeepLog1
California killifish
Fundulus parvipinnis
DeepLog1
Colonial sand tube worm
Phragmatopoma californica
DeepLog1
Giant kelpfish
Heterostichus rostratus
DeepLog1
Giant keyhole limpet
Megathura crenulata
DeepLog1
Giant rock-scallop
Crassadoma gigantea
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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