South Point

United States

South Point

18–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
32Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.7 m
12.9 s
Swell
1.2 m
9.9 s
Current speed
1.2 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
21.6°C
Wind
23.8 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.7–1.8 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature21.5°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.9–2.3 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature21.1°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.7–2.2 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature21.0°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.8–1.9 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature21.1°C
Next 72 hours
17:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
23:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.3°C
05:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 21.1°C
11:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 21.1°C
17:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
23:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 20.9°C
05:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.8°C
11:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 21.0°C
17:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 21.2°C
23:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 21.0°C
05:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.0°C
11:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.1°C
Catalog depth18–25 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jul-Oct

Peak month

Sep 17.5°

Jan14.0°
Feb13.9°
Mar13.6°
Apr13.2°
May13.7°
Jun14.9°
Jul16.7°
Aug17.2°
Sep17.5°
Oct17.0°
Nov16.0°
Dec14.5°
Current: mild
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.

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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
Northern elephant seal
Mirounga angustirostris
DeepLog4
Bat star
Patiria miniata
DeepLog2
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog2
Giant rock-scallop
Crassadoma gigantea
DeepLog2
Leather star
Dermasterias imbricata
DeepLog2
Purple sea hare
Aplysia californica
DeepLog2
Rockfish
Sebastes atrovirens
DeepLog2
Strawberry corallimorpharian
Corynactis californica
DeepLog2
White sea urchin
Lytechinus pictus
DeepLog2
Black abalone
Haliotis cracherodii
DeepLog1
Blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
DeepLog1
Blue rockfish
Sebastes mystinus
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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