Pinnacles
Protected Area
Skunk Point (Santa Rosa Island) State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Pinnacles is a pinnacle dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Pinnacles site off the California coast offers a collection of submerged rock formations, rising from the seabed. We often find a good mix of local critters here, like various rockfish species and occasionally some larger pelagics passing through. It's a solid choice for divers looking to explore the unique geological features of the area and who appreciate temperate water diving. Expect the usual California conditions – cooler water and moderate visibility, best suited for those comfortable with that environment.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pinnacles
Pinnacles Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pinnacles, 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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