Eel Point Reef
Protected Area
Farnsworth Offshore (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Eel Point Reef is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Eel Point Reef offers a solid shore dive, particularly for those looking to explore California’s kelp forests without a boat. Expect to navigate through dense stands of giant kelp, where we often spot garibaldi flashing orange and occasional bat rays gliding past. It's a good spot for intermediate divers comfortable with surge and navigating through kelp, best dived on a calm day at high tide.
Typical Eel Point Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Eel Point Reef
Eel Point Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Eel Point 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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