San Clemente North
Protected Area
Farnsworth Offshore (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
San Clemente North is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
San Clemente North offers a straightforward shore dive, popular with local divers looking for an easy entry. The sandy bottom gradually slopes, dotted with patches of eelgrass where you can often spot juvenile rays and various crabs. It’s a good spot for a relaxed shallow dive, particularly for those practising skills or looking for a calm afternoon outing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for San Clemente North
San Clemente North Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for San Clemente North, 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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