Public live camera
5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Checked todayLast checked 9h ago
External source · live video is not independently verified
No history is stored for this external source.
Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026
United States
Rippers Cove
16–22 mMax Depth
boatEntry
7Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)
Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
12.8 s
Swell
0.8 m
12.2 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
21.8°C
Wind
2.3 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Forecast Overview
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C
TodayWatch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth16–22 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.
Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →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 Rippers Cove before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.
Public live camera
9.9 km awayOpenStreetMap
Checked todayLast checked 9h 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
14.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Checked todayLast checked 9h 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
42.7 km awayOpenStreetMap
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Checked todayLast checked 9h 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
California scorpionfish
Scorpaena guttata
DeepLog3
California moray
Gymnothorax mordax
DeepLog2
Horn shark
Heterodontus francisci
DeepLog2
Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
DeepLog1
Pacific sardine
Sardinops sagax
DeepLog1
Red gorgonian
Leptogorgia chilensis
DeepLog1
Specklefin midshipman
Porichthys myriaster
DeepLog1
California Sheephead
Bodianus pulcher
Nearby OBIS observations30
garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundus
Nearby OBIS observations29
giant kelp
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations29
rock wrasse
Halichoeres semicinctus
Nearby OBIS observations25
blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
Nearby OBIS observations21
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS →Photos
