Begg Rock
Protected Area
Begg Rock (San Nicolas Island Quad) State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Begg Rock is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Begg Rock sits well offshore from San Nicolas Island, a solitary pinnacle rising from the deep. The boat ride out can be a long one, but for hardy divers, it offers a shot at pelagic encounters. We've seen blue sharks here, and the rock itself is usually covered in thick anemones and gorgonians. It's a challenging dive, best suited for experienced cold-water divers comfortable with strong currents and open ocean conditions.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Begg Rock
Begg Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Begg Rock, sourced from NOAA NDBC buoy data - nearest station: Topanga Nearshore, CA (103) (221km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
19°C
66°F · Range: 14–23.7°C
Air Temperature
18°C
65°F
Wave Height
0.6m
13.8s period
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC buoy data
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