Coral Gardens
Protected Area
Farnsworth Offshore (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Coral Gardens is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Coral Gardens offers a straightforward shore dive in California, suitable for newer divers or those looking for an easy entry. The name hints at some coral, though it’s more typical of California’s temperate reef systems with gorgonians and anemones. You’ll likely spot garibaldi, señoritas, and various rockfish darting among the kelp. It’s a decent spot for a relaxed shallow dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Coral Gardens
Coral Gardens Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Coral Gardens, 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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