Kelp Point
Protected Area
Cat Harbor (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Kelp Point is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Kelp Point delivers precisely what its name implies: a thick, sprawling kelp forest. We usually drop in here for a gentle drift, letting the surge carry us through the swaying fronds. You'll spot garibaldi darting between the stalks and maybe a few kelp bass lurking in the shadows. It's a relaxed, shallow dive, really nice for photographers or anyone wanting to spend time immersed in that classic California kelp experience.
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Catalina Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kelp Point
Kelp Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kelp Point, 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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