Italian Gardens
Protected Area
Long Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Italian Gardens is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Italian Gardens is a popular shore dive, easily accessible and generally calm. You’ll find a kelp forest here, with leopard sharks sometimes cruising the sandy patches, especially in late summer. It's a solid choice for newer divers or anyone looking for a relaxed afternoon exploring the shallows. We often use it for skill refreshers.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Italian Gardens
Italian Gardens Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Italian Gardens, 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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