New Hope Rock
Protected Area
Cabrillo State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
New Hope Rock is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
New Hope Rock, just off the California coast, offers a straightforward dive among kelp-covered rocks. It’s a reliable spot for seeing garibaldi, sheepshead, and various rockfish darting through the fronds. We’d suggest this site for local divers looking for a relaxed outing, especially good for newer drysuit divers getting comfortable with Pacific conditions. Expect typical California visibility, meaning it can vary quite a bit.
Typical New Hope Rock Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Waterhorse Charters
House of Scuba
Ocean Enterprises
North County Scuba Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for New Hope Rock
New Hope Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for New Hope Rock, 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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