Sea Fan Grottos

United States

Sea Fan Grottos

12–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
20Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
1.0 m
13.3 s
Swell
0.8 m
12.3 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
22.0°C
Wind
8.4 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.1 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
TodayWatch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
01:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
07:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
13:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
19:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
01:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
07:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
13:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
19:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
01:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
07:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
13:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
Catalog depth12–35 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 20.6°

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: moderate
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 Sea Fan Grottos before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

4 cameras

Public live camera

1.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
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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

Public live camera

18.3 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

41.8 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

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
Giant kelpfish
Heterostichus rostratus
DeepLog8
Catalina goby
Lythrypnus dalli
DeepLog4
California scorpionfish
Scorpaena guttata
DeepLog3
California black sea hare
Aplysia vaccaria
DeepLog2
Largemouth blenny
Labrisomus xanti
DeepLog2
Pacific barracuda
Sphyraena argentea
DeepLog2
Spotted kelpfish
Gibbonsia elegans
DeepLog2
Topsmelt silverside
Atherinops affinis
DeepLog2
Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
DeepLog1
California golden gorgonian
Muricea californica
DeepLog1
Clipped semele
Semele decisa
DeepLog1
Crested goby
Rhinogobiops nicholsii
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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