SS Avalon

United States

SS Avalon

20–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
43Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
14.1 s
Swell
0.6 m
13.8 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
22.1°C
Wind
8.6 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.2 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:30–22:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.2°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves0.9–1.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
22:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
04:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
10:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
16:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
22:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
04:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
10:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
16:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
Catalog depth20–30 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 20.2°

Jan14.9°
Feb14.8°
Mar14.8°
Apr15.1°
May16.6°
Jun18.2°
Jul19.7°
Aug20.2°
Sep20.0°
Oct19.0°
Nov17.3°
Dec15.6°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 10 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 SS Avalon before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

3 cameras

California Department of Transportation

7.3 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 642h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 2026

Public live camera

38.9 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 642h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 2026

Public live camera

49.9 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 642h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 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

wrecksalt 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
DeepLog16
Horn shark
Heterodontus francisci
DeepLog12
Nuttallina californica
DeepLog9
Wavy turban
Megastraea undosa
DeepLog6
Woolly sculpin
Clinocottus analis
DeepLog6
Owl limpet
Lottia gigantea
DeepLog5
Navanax
Navanax inermis
DeepLog4
Purple sea hare
Aplysia californica
DeepLog4
Anthopleura mariae
DeepLog3
California moray
Gymnothorax mordax
DeepLog3
Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
DeepLog3
Rough limpet
Lottia scabra
DeepLog3
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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SS Avalon photo 4
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