Crane Point
Protected Area
Blue Cavern (Catalina Island) Onshore State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Crane Point is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Crane Point in California offers a straightforward shore dive, often used for training or a relaxed day out. You'll find a rocky reef sloping gently, providing shelter for anemones, various nudibranchs, and occasional juvenile rockfish. It's a decent spot for newer divers looking to practice skills in calm conditions, or for macro photographers wanting to explore the shallower cracks and crevices. Just keep an eye on the surge, it can pick up.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Crane Point
Crane Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Crane 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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