Stony Point
Protected Area
Arrow Point to Lion Head Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Stony Point is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Stony Point offers a classic Southern California shore dive, best for those looking to get wet without a boat trip. You'll navigate kelp beds and rocky reef structures, usually spotting a good variety of local critters like garibaldi, señoritas, and occasionally a small horn shark if you’re lucky. It's a solid choice for a casual Sunday dive or honing your navigation skills in temperate waters.
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Catalina Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Stony Point
Stony Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Stony Point, 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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