Punta Arena
Protected Area
Channel Islands National Park
Why dive here
Punta Arena is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Punta Arena is a shore entry dive in California, often a good backup if conditions are rougher elsewhere. You'll find a rocky reef environment here, home to various rockfish and anemones. It’s a solid choice for local divers looking for an easy-access dive with a reliable kelp forest. We’d suggest checking conditions before heading out, as surge can be a factor.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta Arena
Punta Arena Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta Arena, 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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