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    Cape Cortes dive site
    reef
    15-30m
    California, United States
    Cat Harbor (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area

    Cape Cortes

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    Cat Harbor (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area

    Why dive here

    Cape Cortes is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Water14-21°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 15-30m

    Cape Cortes is a California site that feels like a classic local dive. You'll find a decent kelp forest here, with the usual suspects: garibaldi, sheephead, and sometimes a curious harbor seal. The visibility can be hit or miss, typical for the area, but on a good day, it’s a solid spot for a relaxed dive. We'd suggest it for divers looking for an easy shore entry and a comfortable tour through the local ecosystem.

    Typical Cape Cortes Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

    Today05:5617:2811h 32m daylightGolden hour 16:55

    Nearest Dive Centres to Cape Cortes

    Dive shops near Cape Cortes

    Catalina Scuba

    21km away
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    Kelp Forest

    22km away

    Catalina Divers Supply & Snorkeling

    22km away
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    Ron Moore's Dive Catalina

    22km away
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    Pacific Wilderness, Inc.

    40km away
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    Dive N' Surf

    48km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cape Cortes

    Cape Cortes Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cape Cortes, sourced from NOAA NDBC buoy data - nearest station: Topanga Nearshore, CA (103) (221km away)

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    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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