Willow Cove

United States

Willow Cove

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
10Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
1.0 m
11.5 s
Swell
0.7 m
11.6 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
22.6°C
Wind
16.1 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature22.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature22.7°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 22.4°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.5°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
Catalog depth5–25 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

Year-round

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: mild
Typical visibility: 15 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 Willow Cove before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

4 cameras

Public live camera

5.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 47h 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

9.8 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 47h 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

14 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 47h 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

47.4 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 47h 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

reefshoresalt Waterbeginner 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
Maculated triopha
Triopha maculata
DeepLog2
Purple sea hare
Aplysia californica
DeepLog2
California black sea hare
Aplysia vaccaria
DeepLog1
California sheephead
Bodianus pulcher
DeepLog1
Kellet whelk
Kelletia kelletii
DeepLog1
Mossy chiton
Mopalia muscosa
DeepLog1
Owl limpet
Lottia gigantea
DeepLog1
Rough limpet
Lottia scabra
DeepLog1
Strawberry corallimorpharian
Corynactis californica
DeepLog1
Western strawberry-cockle
Americardia biangulata
DeepLog1
kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Nearby OBIS observations39
giant kelp
Macrocystis pyrifera
Nearby OBIS observations29
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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