Scorpion Anchorage
Protected Area
Scorpion (Santa Cruz Island) State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Scorpion Anchorage is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Scorpion Anchorage, located off the coast of California, typically offers kelp forest diving with a rocky reef base. We've seen garibaldi, various rockfish, and occasionally horn sharks tucked into crevices. It's generally a straightforward dive, making it a good spot for those newer to temperate water conditions or anyone looking for a relaxed day out. Visibility can be a bit variable, as is common in California, but on a good day, the light filtering through the kelp is beautiful.
Typical Scorpion Anchorage Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Scorpion Anchorage
Scorpion Anchorage Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Scorpion Anchorage, 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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