Ship Rock
Protected Area
Blue Cavern (Catalina Island) Onshore State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Ship Rock is a pinnacle dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ship Rock, off California's coast, is a sturdy rocky outcrop attracting divers with its kelp forests and resident wildlife. We often see garibaldi, sheephead, and various nudibranchs among the crevices. It’s a good spot for divers comfortable with surge, particularly those keen on macro life and temperate water species. Conditions can vary, so check local reports before heading out.
Typical Ship Rock 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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Catalina Scuba
Kelp Forest
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Ron Moore's Dive Catalina
Pacific Wilderness, Inc.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ship Rock
Ship Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ship 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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