Seal Cove
Protected Area
Farnsworth Offshore (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Seal Cove is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Seal Cove, just south of Santa Cruz, is a solid shore dive, especially if you’re looking for a relaxed entry. You’ll typically find harbor seals chilling on the rocks, sometimes even playing in the shallows. The dive itself is pretty mellow, good for newer divers or those wanting an easy day out. We often spot rockfish, various nudibranchs, and sometimes a ray cruising the sandy patches.
Typical Seal Cove 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 Seal Cove
Seal Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Seal 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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