United States

Whalers Cove (Point Lobos)

12–18 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.2 m

12.2 s

Swell

0.9 m

8.7 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

20.2°C

Wind

8.6 km/h

→ W

Sea level

0.2 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Challenging

Waves1.2–1.2 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature20.1°C

Sat, Oct 17Challenging

Waves1.2–1.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature19.8°C

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves1.9–2.4 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature19.5°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves2.2–2.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.2°C

Next 72 hours

17:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 20.2°C

23:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 19.8°C

05:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 19.5°C

11:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 19.6°C

17:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 20.2°C

23:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 19.7°C

05:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 19.5°C

11:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 19.5°C

17:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.6°C

23:00

Waves: 2.4 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.4°C

05:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.2°C

11:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.1°C

Catalog depth12–18 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

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Sep 14.7°

Jan12.7°

Feb12.6°

Mar12.5°

Apr12.1°

May12.1°

Jun12.6°

Jul13.7°

Aug14.4°

Sep14.7°

Oct14.4°

Nov13.8°

Dec13.0°

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

Common seal

Phoca vitulina

DeepLog1

Giant keyhole limpet

Megathura crenulata

DeepLog1

Blue Rockfish

Sebastes mystinus

Nearby OBIS observations11

Macrocystis

Macrocystis pyrifera

Nearby OBIS observations11

Kelp, Gopher, Black And Yellow, and Copper Rockfish Young of Year

Sebastes

Nearby OBIS observations9

Purple Urchin adult

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

Nearby OBIS observations6

Red Urchin adult

Mesocentrotus franciscanus

Nearby OBIS observations6

Bat Star

Patiria miniata

Nearby OBIS observations5

Sardines And Anchovies

Clupeiformes

Nearby OBIS observations5

Sargo

Anisotremus davidsonii

Nearby OBIS observations5

Scythemarked Butterflyfish

Prognathodes falcifer

Nearby OBIS observations5

Blood Star

Henricia leviuscula

Nearby OBIS observations4

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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