Refugio
Protected Area
Naples State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Refugio is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Refugio is a solid shore dive, popular with local spearfishermen. We usually find kelp forests extending into the deeper rocky reefs, a good spot to look for cabezon or maybe even a sheephead. It’s an easy entry right off the beach, which makes it a good choice for newer divers or for getting a quick dive in without a boat. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical for the area, but on a good day, it's a pleasant dive.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Refugio
Refugio Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Refugio, 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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