Cherry Cove
Protected Area
Cat Harbor (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Cherry Cove is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cherry Cove, on Catalina Island, gives you kelp forest diving without the big currents found elsewhere. It’s an easy shore entry, making it good for newer divers or those who just want a relaxed dive. Look for garibaldi flashing orange through the kelp, and occasional horn sharks tucked into the rocks. It’s a solid choice for a casual afternoon underwater.
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Catalina Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cherry Cove
Cherry Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cherry Cove, 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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