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    Rat Rock dive site
    California, United States
    Anacapa Island State Marine Conservation Area

    Rat Rock

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    Anacapa Island State Marine Conservation Area

    Why dive here

    Rat Rock is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Water14-21°C · warmest July, August, September

    Rat Rock offers a solid shore dive, accessible from a sandy beach, though we’d suggest a calm day for entry and exit. It’s a rocky reef system, home to a surprising array of nudibranchs if you take your time. Look for garibaldi, kelp bass, and the occasional lingcod tucked into crevices. This site is a good option for those looking for an easy local dive, particularly macro photographers.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rat Rock

    Rat Rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Rat Rock, sourced from NOAA NDBC buoy data - nearest station: Topanga Nearshore, CA (103) (221km away)

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    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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