Talcott Shoal
Protected Area
Harris Point (San Miguel Island) State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Talcott Shoal is a pinnacle dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Talcott Shoal offers a classic Central California kelp forest dive. You’ll find thick stands of giant kelp reaching towards the surface, creating dappled light and habitat for rockfish, sheephead, and occasional nudibranchs. Currents here can be strong, so it’s best suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving or those with a good local guide. It’s a solid pick for divers looking for a true California cold-water experience.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Talcott Shoal
Talcott Shoal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Talcott Shoal, 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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