Rippers Cove
Protected Area
Blue Cavern (Catalina Island) Onshore State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Rippers Cove is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Rippers Cove offers a straightforward shore dive, usually calm enough for newer divers or those looking for an easy entry. Below the surface, you'll likely find kelp beds sheltering rockfish, garibaldi, and the occasional sheephead. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, often with decent visibility when surge isn't high. We find it's best suited for a casual afternoon underwater rather than seeking out anything truly spectacular.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rippers Cove
Rippers Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rippers Cove, 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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