Gallagher Beach
Protected Area
Casino Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Gallagher Beach is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Gallagher Beach offers easy shore diving, best suited for those new to California's temperate waters or divers looking for a relaxed day. Expect to find a mix of rocky reef and sandy patches, with occasional kelp strands. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs, various rockfish species, and crabs tucked into crevices. It's a mellow spot for shaking off the rust or practicing skills.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gallagher Beach
Gallagher Beach Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gallagher Beach, 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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