Ship Rock

United States

Ship Rock

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
36Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
1.0 m
11.2 s
Swell
0.7 m
11.3 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
22.1°C
Wind
21.3 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.8 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.7°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
Catalog depth10–30 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

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: 12 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 Ship Rock before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

4 cameras

Public live camera

2.4 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 44h 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

14.2 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 44h 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

21.1 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 44h 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

40.1 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 44h 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

pinnaclesalt 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
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog8
Copper rockfish
Sebastes caurinus
DeepLog4
Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
DeepLog4
Vermilion rockfish
Sebastes miniatus
DeepLog4
Wavy turban
Megastraea undosa
DeepLog4
California golden gorgonian
Muricea californica
DeepLog3
California sheephead
Bodianus pulcher
DeepLog2
Egg yolk jelly
Phacellophora camtschatica
DeepLog2
Horn shark
Heterodontus francisci
DeepLog2
Southern green abalone
Haliotis fulgens
DeepLog2
Bat eagle ray
Myliobatis californica
DeepLog1
Brown gorgonian
Muricea fruticosa
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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