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Goldenhorn

California, United States
Open Water suggested3–9 m depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

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Goldenhorn at a glance

Goldenhorn is an intermediate boat dive site in California, United States with depths of 3–9 m (10–30 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see kelp forest fish. Recent reports put the water around 17°C (62°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 14h ago
1.7 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 17°C · seasonal avg 19°C

Site hazards: Santa Rosa remoteness, cold water, swell/surge, kelp, possible current, limited services, and protected cultural resource restrictions.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri
Fri7:00–20:00
Sat7:00–14:00
Sun—
Mon10:00–11:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–20:00
Thu—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:16 · Sunrise 6:41 · Sunset 19:13

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.2 km from site · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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What Divers Say

Best time: Late summer through winter is commonly favored for Channel Islands visibility, but the site should be selected only when swell and wind are suitable.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan13%14°C2.4 m
  2. Feb16%14°C2.4 m
  3. Mar18%13°C2.4 m
  4. Apr32%13°C2.0 m
  5. May26%14°C1.9 m
  6. Jun34%15°C1.8 m
  7. Jul55%17°C1.6 m
  8. Aug48%18°C1.6 m
  9. Sep57%19°C1.6 m
  10. Oct38%18°C1.8 m
  11. Nov28%16°C2.0 m
  12. Dec28%16°C2.2 m

September hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

Shallow historic four-masted bark wreck along the southwest coast of Santa Rosa Island. NOAA and NPS document underwater wreck imagery; the site is best represented as a protected Channel Islands boat wreck with scattered remains and cold-water exposure. Keep the record concise and avoid repeating unverified cargo/history embellishments.

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Santa Rosa remoteness, cold water, swell/surge, kelp, possible current, limited services, and protected cultural resource restrictions.

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