The Cave
Protected Area
Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
The Cave is a cave dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Cave, off the California coast, offers an intriguing look into an underwater cavern system. While not a massive cave, it's a fun dive for those comfortable with overhead environments and good buoyancy control. You'll find plenty of interesting rock formations and the occasional nudibranch tucked into crevices. It's a great option for divers looking to explore something a bit different, especially when local conditions are calm.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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House of Scuba
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Ocean Enterprises
Spear Shack
Beyond Land Adventures, Inc.
North County Scuba Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Cave
The Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Cave, 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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