Gull Island
Protected Area
Gull Island (Santa Cruz Island) State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Gull Island is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Gull Island, off California's coast, offers a classic temperate water dive. Expect kelp forests swaying in the surge and the chance to spot garibaldi, rockfish, and maybe even a bat ray cruising the bottom. It's a solid choice for divers familiar with California's coastal conditions, a dependable spot for a boat dive when you're in the area.
Typical Gull Island Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gull Island
Gull Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gull Island, 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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