Eel Cove
Protected Area
Arrow Point to Lion Head Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Eel Cove is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Eel Cove, tucked away in California, is a solid shore dive. You’ll find a rocky reef environment here, home to a good number of moray eels poking out from crevices, alongside the usual rockfish and kelp bass. It’s a good spot for divers looking for an easy entry and a relaxed pace, especially if you enjoy exploring cracks and overhangs for critters.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Eel Cove
Eel Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Eel 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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