Paradise Cove

United States

Paradise Cove

16–37 mMax Depth
boatEntry
9Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
10.9 s
Swell
0.8 m
11.7 s
Current speed
1.0 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
22.2°C
Wind
11.2 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:00–20:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Wed, Oct 14Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature22.4°C
Thu, Oct 15Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C
Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.4°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
Catalog depth16–37 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Nov

Peak month

Aug 20.6°

Jan15.1°
Feb15.0°
Mar15.2°
Apr15.7°
May16.9°
Jun18.2°
Jul19.8°
Aug20.6°
Sep20.4°
Oct19.3°
Nov17.6°
Dec15.8°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 7.5 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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Paradise Cove before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

4 cameras

Public live camera

5.8 km awayOpenStreetMap
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Check is getting oldLast checked 602h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 2026

Public live camera

10.2 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 602h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 2026

Public live camera

14 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 602h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 2026

California Department of Transportation

42.4 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 602h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive 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
Blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
DeepLog1
Brown gorgonian
Muricea fruticosa
DeepLog1
California scorpionfish
Scorpaena guttata
DeepLog1
Christmas tree worm
Spirobranchus spinosus
DeepLog1
Crested goby
Rhinogobiops nicholsii
DeepLog1
Fragile star
Linckia columbiae
DeepLog1
Horn shark
Heterodontus francisci
DeepLog1
Island kelpfish
Alloclinus holderi
DeepLog1
Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
DeepLog1
Macrocystis
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations64
California Sheephead
Bodianus pulcher
Nearby OBIS observations24
garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundus
Nearby OBIS observations15
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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