7m
    Beginner
    California, United States
    Palos Verdes Shoreline

    WaterWorld Universal Studios

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    Palos Verdes Shoreline

    Why dive here

    WaterWorld Universal Studios is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Water14-21°C · warmest July, August, September
    Charactermax 7m

    Okay, so WaterWorld Universal Studios isn’t your typical reef dive, let's just be clear about that. We're talking about a submerged movie set, an artificial arena where you’ll find sunken jetskis, prop boats, and various bits of theatrical debris scattered across a sandy bottom. It's shallow, topping out at 7 meters, making it perfect for those looking to practice buoyancy in a calm, controlled environment, or perhaps for open water students getting their first taste of "diving" somewhere a little more unusual than a pool. Visibility here is usually excellent, and while you won't spot any tropical fish, it's a genuinely unique experience. Think of it as novelty diving, and you won’t be disappointed.

    Typical WaterWorld Universal Studios Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m7m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:5517:2711h 32m daylightGolden hour 16:53

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for WaterWorld Universal Studios

    WaterWorld Universal Studios Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for WaterWorld Universal Studios, sourced from NOAA NDBC buoy data - nearest station: Topanga Nearshore, CA (103) (221km away)

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    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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