Twin Rocks

United States

Twin Rocks

15–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
13.6 s
Swell
0.6 m
13.6 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
22.6°C
Wind
11.8 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.1 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
18:30–18:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature22.2°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.2°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature22.1°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
06:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
12:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.2°C
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
00:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
Catalog depth15–25 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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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: 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 Twin Rocks before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

4 cameras

Public live camera

9.2 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 41h 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

10.4 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 41h 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

11 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 41h 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

43.1 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 41h 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
California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
DeepLog2
California bubble
Bulla gouldiana
DeepLog1
Fragile rainbow star
Astrometis sertulifera
DeepLog1
Garibaldi damselfish
Hypsypops rubicundus
DeepLog1
Ocean sunfish
Mola mola
DeepLog1
Purple sea hare
Aplysia californica
DeepLog1
kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Nearby OBIS observations37
California Sheephead
Bodianus pulcher
Nearby OBIS observations32
rock wrasse
Halichoeres semicinctus
Nearby OBIS observations27
giant kelp
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations26
blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
Nearby OBIS observations20
senorita
Oxyjulis californica
Nearby OBIS observations9
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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