8m
    Beginner
    California, United States
    Point Dume State Marine Conservation Area

    Leo Carrillo State Beach

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    Point Dume State Marine Conservation Area

    Why dive here

    Leo Carrillo State Beach is a shore dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Water14-21°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterShore dive · max 8m

    Leo Carrillo State Beach, up in Malibu, is a decent spot for a casual California shore dive. With a maximum depth of around 8 meters, it’s a perfect training ground for newer divers or those looking to shake off some rust. We typically find bat rays cruising the sandy bottom and various rockfish tucked into the kelp stalks. Entry can be a bit of a shuffle over the cobblestones, especially at lower tides, so proper foot protection is a good idea. It's not going to blow your mind, but it’s a solid, accessible dive when you’re in the area and just want to get wet.

    Typical Leo Carrillo State Beach Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:5817:2911h 32m daylightGolden hour 16:56

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Leo Carrillo State Beach

    Leo Carrillo State Beach Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Leo Carrillo State Beach, sourced from NOAA NDBC buoy data - nearest station: Topanga Nearshore, CA (103) (221km away)

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    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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