United States

Point Dume

9.1–30.5 mMax Depth

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21Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.8 m

14.6 s

Swell

0.8 m

13.7 s

Current speed

0.5 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

21.3°C

Wind

16.6 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

0.7 m

rising

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch

Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C

Sun, Oct 18Watch

Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature21.8°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves1.1–1.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.2–1.5 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.6°C

Next 72 hours

10:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 21.3°C

16:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.0°C

22:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 21.7°C

04:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 21.5°C

10:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 21.7°C

16:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

22:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

04:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 21.7°C

10:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

16:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.2°C

22:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 21.8°C

04:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 21.6°C

Catalog depth9.1–30.5 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

Jun-Nov

Peak month

Aug 20.0°

Jan14.9°

Feb14.7°

Mar14.7°

Apr15.0°

May16.3°

Jun17.8°

Jul19.4°

Aug20.0°

Sep19.8°

Oct18.9°

Nov17.2°

Dec15.5°

Current: moderate

Typical visibility: 20 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 Point Dume before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

1 camera

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Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 2026

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Dive Types

reefsalt 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

Sun anemone

Anthopleura sola

DeepLog29

Purple sea star

Pisaster ochraceus

DeepLog19

Navanax

Navanax inermis

DeepLog9

California sea lion

Zalophus californianus

DeepLog8

California mussel

Mytilus californianus

DeepLog5

Grey whale

Eschrichtius robustus

DeepLog4

Owl limpet

Lottia gigantea

DeepLog4

Purple sea hare

Aplysia californica

DeepLog4

Woolly sculpin

Clinocottus analis

DeepLog3

Lesser twospotted octopus

Octopus bimaculoides

DeepLog2

Pacific spiny brittlestar

Ophiothrix spiculata

DeepLog2

Speckled tegula

Tegula gallina

DeepLog2

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

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