New Carissa

United States

New Carissa

15–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
12Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
1.9 m
9.7 s
Swell
1.7 m
9.1 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
12.0°C
Wind
14.2 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.3 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.9–2.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature11.9°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.5–2.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature11.9°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.5–2.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature11.8°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.5–1.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature11.8°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 12.0°C
08:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 11.9°C
14:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 11.9°C
20:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 11.9°C
02:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 11.8°C
08:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 11.8°C
14:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 11.9°C
20:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 11.9°C
02:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 11.8°C
08:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 11.8°C
14:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 11.9°C
20:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 11.9°C
Catalog depth15–25 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

May-Oct

Peak month

Sep 13.3°

Jan10.4°
Feb10.3°
Mar10.4°
Apr10.9°
May11.8°
Jun12.7°
Jul12.8°
Aug13.2°
Sep13.3°
Oct12.5°
Nov11.8°
Dec10.9°
Current: moderate
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

wrecksalt 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
DeepLog2
Northern sea lion
Eumetopias jubatus
DeepLog2
Nuttall cockle
Clinocardium nuttallii
DeepLog2
Purple mahogany-clam
Nuttallia obscurata
DeepLog2
Black katy
Katharina tunicata
DeepLog1
Buffalo sculpin
Enophrys bison
DeepLog1
Common seal
Phoca vitulina
DeepLog1
Horse clam
Tresus capax
DeepLog1
Monterey sea-lemon
Doris montereyensis
DeepLog1
Red dorid
Rostanga pulchra
DeepLog1
Sand dollar
Dendraster excentricus
DeepLog1
San diego dorid
Diaulula sandiegensis
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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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