Point Bennett
Protected Area
San Miguel Island Spec Special Closure
Why dive here
Point Bennett is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Point Bennett, off San Miguel Island, is where California's pinniped population gathers. You'll see thousands of seals and sea lions, often curious during dives. It's an excellent spot for divers keen on observing large marine mammals in their natural habitat, though conditions can be surgey and cold. We’d suggest this site for those with cold-water diving experience.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Point Bennett
Point Bennett Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Point Bennett, 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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