Fishermans Cove
Protected Area
Blue Cavern (Catalina Island) Onshore State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Fishermans Cove is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Fishermans Cove, tucked into the California coastline, offers a straightforward shore dive. You'll likely spot calico bass, sheepshead, and various nudibranchs along the rocky bottom and kelp. It’s a good spot for newer divers or those looking for an easy entry with reliable, if not spectacular, local marine life. Surface conditions here are usually pretty calm.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fishermans Cove
Fishermans Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fishermans 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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