Yellow Banks
Protected Area
Footprint State Marine Reserve
Why dive here
Yellow Banks is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Yellow Banks, off the California coast, offers a reliable kelp forest dive. You’ll find typical Pacific species here: garibaldi, sheephead, and various rockfish sheltering among the swaying fronds. It’s a good choice for newer cold-water divers looking to experience the local ecosystem without overly challenging conditions.
Typical Yellow Banks Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Yellow Banks
Yellow Banks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Yellow Banks, 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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