Lobster Bay
Protected Area
Cat Harbor (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Lobster Bay is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Lobster Bay, tucked away on the California coast, offers a straightforward shore dive. We usually find a good number of lobsters here, as the name suggests, along with various other invertebrates tucked into the rocky crevices. It's a solid choice for a casual afternoon dive, particularly for those looking to practice navigation or just enjoy a quiet explore.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lobster Bay
Lobster Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lobster Bay, 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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