Binnacle Rock
Protected Area
Lover's Cove (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Binnacle Rock is a pinnacle dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Binnacle Rock offers a classic California pinnacle dive, breaking the surface just offshore. We’ve found the rock face drops to a sandy bottom, creating good opportunities to spot rockfish, anemones, and occasional nudibranchs tucked into crevices. It’s a solid site for intermediate divers looking for a reliable, easy-access boat dive. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, it’s a pleasant exploration of a familiar Pacific ecosystem.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Binnacle Rock
Binnacle Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Binnacle 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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