Jade Cove
Protected Area
Big Creek State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Jade Cove is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Jade Cove is a shore dive in Central California known for its namesake green jade rocks scattered across the seabed. It’s a shallower site, good for divers looking for something a bit different than kelp forests. Expect typical California temperate water inhabitants, with occasional nudibranchs and rockfish hiding among the jade. Best for divers who enjoy beach entries and aren't afraid of a bit of a scramble.
Typical Jade Cove 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 Jade Cove
Jade Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Jade Cove, 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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