Conditions & tides
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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.
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About this site
San Juan Rocks sits off the Southern California coast near San Clemente/Dana Point area, at coordinates placing it just offshore of Orange County, California. The site reaches a maximum depth of around 6 metres, making it a shallow dive, and is considered suitable for beginners.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Sunburst AnemoneAnthopleura solaReported here · unconfirmed
Ochre Sea StarPisaster ochraceusReported here · unconfirmed
Blueband Hermit CrabPagurus samuelisReported here · unconfirmed
Bat StarPatiria miniataReported here · unconfirmed
Kelp BassParalabrax clathratusReported here · unconfirmed
Striped Shore CrabPachygrapsus crassipesReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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