United States

Pismo Beach Dive Shop

3–15 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

16Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.8 m

10.4 s

Swell

1.2 m

10.4 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

19.7°C

Wind

5.9 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

-0.1 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.7–1.9 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.7°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.4–1.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.5°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.4–1.8 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature19.6°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.3–1.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.6°C

Next 72 hours

02:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.7°C

08:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.6°C

14:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 19.7°C

20:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.7°C

02:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 19.5°C

08:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 19.4°C

14:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 19.6°C

20:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 19.7°C

02:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 19.5°C

08:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 19.5°C

14:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.6°C

20:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 19.7°C

Catalog depth3–15 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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Sep 15.4°

Jan13.4°

Feb13.2°

Mar12.8°

Apr12.0°

May12.2°

Jun13.0°

Jul14.4°

Aug15.0°

Sep15.4°

Oct15.4°

Nov14.7°

Dec13.8°

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

shoresalt Waterbeginner 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

Pismo clam

Tivela stultorum

DeepLog31

Sand dollar

Dendraster excentricus

DeepLog26

By the wind sailor

Velella velella

DeepLog5

Sun anemone

Anthopleura sola

DeepLog4

Bat eagle ray

Myliobatis californica

DeepLog3

California mussel

Mytilus californianus

DeepLog3

California sea lion

Zalophus californianus

DeepLog2

Thornback guitarfish

Platyrhinoidis triseriata

DeepLog2

Barred surfperch

Amphistichus argenteus

DeepLog1

Big skate

Beringraja binoculata

DeepLog1

Black perch

Embiotoca jacksoni

DeepLog1

Blue topsnail

Calliostoma ligatum

DeepLog1

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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