California, United States
    Palos Verdes Shoreline

    Dockweiler Beach State Park

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    Palos Verdes Shoreline

    Why dive here

    Dockweiler Beach State Park is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Water14-21°C · warmest July, August, September

    Dockweiler Beach isn't your typical California dive, but it's a solid spot for honing skills or a quick local splash. We usually find it's a sandy bottom, fairly shallow, with the occasional halibut or ray cruising past. Visibility can be hit or miss, though it’s often decent enough to spot crabs and various small critters. It’s best for new divers getting comfortable with entries or local divers grabbing a quick ocean fix.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dockweiler Beach State Park

    Dockweiler Beach State Park Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Dockweiler Beach State Park, sourced from NOAA NDBC buoy data - nearest station: Topanga Nearshore, CA (103) (221km away)

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    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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