California, United States
    Laguna Beach Marine Life Refuge

    Fisherman s Cove

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    Laguna Beach Marine Life Refuge

    Why dive here

    Fisherman s Cove is a reef 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
    CharacterReef dive

    Fisherman's Cove offers an easy shore entry, making it a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed dive. We’ve found the sandy bottom gives way to rocky reefs, where you can often spot nudibranchs, octopuses, and various schooling fish. It's a solid choice for a local weekend dive, particularly if you’re keen on macro life without a long boat trip. Just watch for surge on choppier days.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fisherman s Cove

    Fisherman s Cove Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Fisherman s Cove, 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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