Harbor Reefs
Protected Area
Blue Cavern (Catalina Island) Onshore State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Harbor Reefs is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Harbor Reefs in California offers a straightforward dive, well-suited for a relaxed afternoon. We’ve found decent visibility here, often around 10-15 meters, revealing a typical temperate reef scene. Look out for kelp bass darting through the fronds and the occasional sheephead cruising by. It’s a good choice for divers looking for an easy, shallow dive without strong currents.
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Catalina Scuba
Kelp Forest
Catalina Divers Supply & Snorkeling
Ron Moore's Dive Catalina
Pacific Wilderness, Inc.
Dive N' Surf
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Harbor Reefs
Harbor Reefs Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Harbor Reefs, 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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