Point Dume
Protected Area
Point Dume State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Point Dume is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Point Dume offers a classic Southern California shore dive, accessible via a rocky entry near the beach. We usually find kelp forests here, with garibaldi, sheepshead, and occasional bat rays weaving through the stalks. It’s a decent spot for newer divers looking to practice navigation in an easy current, though surf conditions can make entry challenging. Best on calm days with minimal swell.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Point Dume
Point Dume Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Point Dume, 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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