Ocean Cove

United States

Ocean Cove

5–18 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
2.3 m
12.3 s
Swell
2.0 m
9.5 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
15.8°C
Wind
16.3 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.7 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves2.0–2.3 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature15.7°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.3–2.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature15.8°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.2–1.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature15.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.8–2.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature15.6°C
Next 72 hours
17:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
23:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
05:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
11:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
17:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.1°C
23:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
05:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.9°C
11:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
17:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
23:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
05:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
11:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
Catalog depth5–18 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Sep 12.8°

Jan11.6°
Feb11.7°
Mar11.4°
Apr10.8°
May10.7°
Jun10.7°
Jul11.3°
Aug12.1°
Sep12.8°
Oct12.7°
Nov12.4°
Dec11.9°
Current: strong
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

reefshoresalt Wateradvanced 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 mussel
Mytilus californianus
DeepLog1
Maculated triopha
Triopha maculata
DeepLog1
Mask limpet
Lottia persona
DeepLog1
Round-nosed sculpin
Artedius lateralis
DeepLog1
Sea-clown triopha
Triopha catalinae
DeepLog1
Tidepool sculpin
Oligocottus maculosus
DeepLog1
White night doris
Doris odhneri
DeepLog1
Rockfish, Unidentified Sp.
Sebastes
Nearby OBIS observations20
Red Urchin adult
Mesocentrotus franciscanus
Nearby OBIS observations13
blue rockfish
Sebastes mystinus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Purple Urchin recruit
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus
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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Photos

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