Long Point
Protected Area
Long Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Long Point is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Long Point in California offers a straightforward shore dive, making it a good option for newer divers getting comfortable with Pacific conditions. You'll likely encounter kelp forests, rockfish, and maybe some nudibranchs tucked away. Entry can be a bit rocky, so good boots are a smart idea. It's a decent spot for a relaxed dive when you're in the area.
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Catalina Scuba
Kelp Forest
Catalina Divers Supply & Snorkeling
Ron Moore's Dive Catalina
Pacific Wilderness, Inc.
Dive N' Surf
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Long Point
Long Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Long 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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