Pirate s Cove

United States

Pirate s Cove

16.8–23.5 mMax Depth
boatEntry
33Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
14.8 s
Swell
0.8 m
13.7 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
22.0°C
Wind
13.8 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.2 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.8–1.1 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature22.2°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.2°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.4 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C
TodayWatch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
14:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
20:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
02:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
08:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
14:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
Catalog depth16.8–23.5 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

May-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 Pirate s Cove before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

4 cameras

Public live camera

8.6 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 55h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Public live camera

10.6 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 55h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Public live camera

11.7 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 55h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

California Department of Transportation

44.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 55h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 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

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
Garibaldi damselfish
Hypsypops rubicundus
DeepLog4
Blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
DeepLog3
Haller's round ray
Urobatis halleri
DeepLog3
Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
DeepLog3
Leopard shark
Triakis semifasciata
DeepLog3
Horn shark
Heterodontus francisci
DeepLog2
Pusula solandri
DeepLog2
Topsmelt silverside
Atherinops affinis
DeepLog2
Amberstripe scad
Decapterus muroadsi
DeepLog1
Black tegula
Tegula funebralis
DeepLog1
Blue lanternfish
Tarletonbeania crenularis
DeepLog1
Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
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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