White Cove
Protected Area
Long Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
White Cove is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
White Cove is a shore dive in California, often used for training due to its accessibility. Divers here will find a sandy bottom sloping gently, with occasional rock outcroppings. Look for common California critters like gobies and small rockfish tucked into crevices. It’s a good spot for newer divers or those looking for an easy day out.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for White Cove
White Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for White 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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