Little Gibraltar
Protected Area
Long Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Little Gibraltar is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Little Gibraltar is a shore dive in Southern California, typically accessed from the beach. You'll find a rocky reef system, home to garibaldi, various rockfish, and occasional lobsters hiding in crevices. It's a solid choice for local divers looking for an easy entry and a relaxed dive, especially when other sites are blown out. We often suggest it for those wanting to practice navigation in a relatively calm environment.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Little Gibraltar
Little Gibraltar Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Little Gibraltar, 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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