United States

Whalers Cove (Point Lobos)

12–18 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal71/100

Waves

1.6 m

11.8 s

Swell

1.1 m

7.3 s

Current speed

0.0 km/h

flowing toward E

Water temperature

16.4°C

Wind

8.8 km/h

→ N

Sea level

0.3 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves1.6–1.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.6–2.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C

Mon, Sep 7Challenging

Waves1.7–1.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature15.9°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves1.6–1.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature15.8°C

Next 72 hours

09:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 16.4°C

15:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.9°C

21:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 16.8°C

03:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.4°C

09:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.2°C

15:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 16.4°C

21:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 16.2°C

03:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 15.7°C

09:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 15.5°C

15:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 16.2°C

21:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 16.2°C

03:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 15.8°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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Dive readiness

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

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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

Macrocystis

Macrocystis pyrifera

Nearby OBIS observations14

Giant Spined Star

Pisaster giganteus

Nearby OBIS observations9

Purple Urchin adult

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

Nearby OBIS observations9

Red Urchin adult

Mesocentrotus franciscanus

Nearby OBIS observations7

Spiny Dogfish

Squalus acanthias

Nearby OBIS observations7

Bat Star

Patiria miniata

Nearby OBIS observations5

Gopher and Black And Yellow Rockfish Young of Year

Sebastes

Nearby OBIS observations5

White Surfperch

Phanerodon furcatus

Nearby OBIS observations5

Blue Rockfish

Sebastes mystinus

Nearby OBIS observations4

Decorator Crab, Moss Crab

Pisinae

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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