Doctors Cove
Protected Area
Arrow Point to Lion Head Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Doctors Cove is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Doctors Cove in California offers a straightforward shore dive, popular for training and those looking for an easy entry. The sloping rocky bottom gives way to sandy patches, with occasional kelp strands providing cover for smaller rockfish and maybe a shy octopus. It's a convenient spot for practicing skills or a relaxed afternoon dip, though don't expect dramatic topography or pelagic encounters. We'd suggest it for beginners or divers wanting a low-key immersion.
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Catalina Scuba
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Ron Moore's Dive Catalina
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Doctors Cove
Doctors Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Doctors Cove, 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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