Butterfly House
Protected Area
Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Butterfly House is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Butterfly House, off the California coast, offers a straightforward shore dive. We usually find kelp forests here, with garibaldi, rockfish, and occasional harbor seals weaving through the fronds. It's a solid choice for local divers looking for an easy entry and a reliable macro hunt among the holdfasts. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical for the region, so check conditions before you head out.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Butterfly House
Butterfly House Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Butterfly House, 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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