Cathedral
Protected Area
Anacapa Island State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Cathedral is a cave dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cathedral, off the California coast, offers an intriguing cave dive. Sunlight filters through the entrance, illuminating the interior walls. It's a spot best suited for experienced divers comfortable with overhead environments. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs clinging to the rock.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cathedral
Cathedral Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cathedral, 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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