Garibaldi Reef
Protected Area
Lover's Cove (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Garibaldi Reef is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Garibaldi Reef, off the coast of California, is a solid local dive. You’ll find fields of bright orange garibaldi, California’s state fish, against a backdrop of rocky reef. It’s a good spot for a straightforward dive, particularly if you’re looking for an easy boat entry and a chance to see some iconic Pacific coast fish life without too much effort.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Garibaldi Reef
Garibaldi Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Garibaldi 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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