Spooners Cove
Protected Area
Point Buchon State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Spooners Cove is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Spooner's Cove offers a relaxed shore entry, making it a good spot for newer divers or those looking for an easy day. We often find kelp forests here, home to garibaldi, various rockfish, and occasionally an octopus tucked into a crevice. Visibility can swing, but on a good day, it's a pleasant shallow dive, perfect for photographers practicing wide-angle shots among the swaying kelp.
Typical Spooners 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 Spooners Cove
Spooners Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Spooners 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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