China Point
Protected Area
Farnsworth Onshore (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
China Point is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
We’re talking classic California kelp forest diving at China Point. Expect to navigate through dense golden fronds where garibaldi flash their orange scales. Look for nudibranchs crawling on the holdfasts and bat rays gliding through the sandy patches. It’s a good spot for divers comfortable in a kelp environment, offering a relaxing dive with plenty to observe if you take your time.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for China Point
China Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for China Point, 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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