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    Lions Head dive site
    reef
    10-25m
    California, United States
    Arrow Point to Lion Head Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area

    Lions Head

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    Arrow Point to Lion Head Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area

    Why dive here

    Lions Head is a reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-25m

    Lions Head, on California's coast, offers a straightforward shore dive. We usually find kelp forests here, with rockfish darting among the stalks and occasional nudibranchs on the holdfasts. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking to practice navigation in an easy current, or for photographers wanting a relaxed dive with macro potential. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical for the area, so we always check conditions before gearing up.

    Typical Lions Head Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m 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.

    Today05:5517:2811h 32m daylightGolden hour 16:55

    Nearest Dive Centres to Lions Head

    Dive shops near Lions Head

    Catalina Scuba

    20km away
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    Kelp Forest

    20km away

    Catalina Divers Supply & Snorkeling

    20km away
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    Ron Moore's Dive Catalina

    21km away
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    Pacific Wilderness, Inc.

    36km away
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    Dive N' Surf

    45km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lions Head

    Lions Head Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Lions Head, 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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