Dead Man s Reef
Protected Area
Laguna Beach Marine Life Refuge
Why dive here
Dead Man s Reef is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dead Man's Reef offers a straightforward dive, typically suiting those comfortable with California's colder waters. You'll likely find a mix of rocky reef and kelp, with garibaldi and various rockfish common. It's a decent spot for a local shore dive when you're looking for something familiar, especially for macro life spotting if you take your time. We'd say it's best for divers wanting an easy entry and a chance to explore the kelp forest.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dead Man s Reef
Dead Man s Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dead Man s Reef, 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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