Shag Rock
Protected Area
Santa Barbara Island State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Shag Rock is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Shag Rock is a good choice for divers looking for a straightforward shore dive in California. You'll navigate a rocky reef, keeping an eye out for nudibranchs tucked into crevices and various fish species moving through the kelp. It's an accessible spot, perfect for shaking off the dust or for newer divers getting comfortable with Pacific conditions.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shag Rock
Shag Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shag Rock, 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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