Emerald Bay
Protected Area
Arrow Point to Lion Head Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Emerald Bay is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Emerald Bay is a popular shore dive, particularly good for new divers looking to get comfortable. The entry is easy, usually a calm walk-in from the beach. You’ll find a mix of rock formations and kelp, with plenty of garibaldi, senoritas, and the occasional bat ray cruising by. It’s a solid spot for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re working on your buoyancy or just want a chill afternoon underwater.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Emerald Bay, 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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