Buchon Reef
Protected Area
Point Buchon State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Buchon Reef is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Buchon Reef sits off the California coast, offering cool water diving with plenty of kelp forests. You’ll find rockfish, nudibranchs, and occasional harbor seals weaving through the fronds. It's a solid choice for temperate water divers looking for classic California conditions and a relaxed pace.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Buchon Reef
Buchon Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Buchon Reef, 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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