Yellowtail Point
Protected Area
Blue Cavern (Catalina Island) Onshore State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Yellowtail Point is a reef dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Yellowtail Point, off the California coast, offers a straightforward dive when conditions are calm. Expect to see typical California reef dwellers: rockfish lurking in kelp, garibaldi adding pops of orange, and maybe a cruising horn shark. It's a decent spot for a relaxed exploratory dive, especially if you're keen on finding critters tucked into the rocky crevices.
Typical Yellowtail Point Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Catalina Scuba
Kelp Forest
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Ron Moore's Dive Catalina
Pacific Wilderness, Inc.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Yellowtail Point
Yellowtail Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Yellowtail Point, 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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