Pelican Bay
Protected Area
Channel Islands National Park
Why dive here
Pelican Bay is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Pelican Bay is a relaxed shore dive, ideal for newer divers or those looking for an easy day out. We usually see bat rays cruising the sandy bottom and sheephead in the kelp. Visibility can be hit-or-miss, so pick a calm day after a few days without rain. It’s a good spot for a second dive or to practice skills.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pelican Bay
Pelican Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pelican 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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