Yellowtail Point

United States

Yellowtail Point

20–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
18Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
14.4 s
Swell
0.7 m
13.3 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
21.6°C
Wind
13.8 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.6 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.0°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
TodayWatch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature21.9°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 21.6°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 21.7°C
12:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.0°C
18:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 22.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 21.8°C
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 22.1°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 21.9°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 20.6°

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: 7.5 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 Yellowtail Point before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

4 cameras

Public live camera

3.6 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 649h 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

10.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 649h 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

15.9 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 649h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Sep 21, 2026

California Department of Transportation

42.2 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

traffic

Check is getting oldLast checked 649h 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

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 sheephead
Bodianus pulcher
DeepLog3
C-O sole
Pleuronichthys coenosus
DeepLog2
Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
DeepLog2
Bat eagle ray
Myliobatis californica
DeepLog1
Blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
DeepLog1
Brown gorgonian
Muricea fruticosa
DeepLog1
Catalina goby
Lythrypnus dalli
DeepLog1
Crested goby
Rhinogobiops nicholsii
DeepLog1
Fragile star
Linckia columbiae
DeepLog1
Garibaldi damselfish
Hypsypops rubicundus
DeepLog1
Giant kelpfish
Heterostichus rostratus
DeepLog1
Haller's round ray
Urobatis halleri
DeepLog1
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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