How deep is Winfield Scott?

Winfield Scott ranges from 3 to 9.1 metres deep (10–30 feet) — a shallow dive. It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Winfield Scott a shore dive or a boat dive?

Winfield Scott is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Winfield Scott?

Winfield Scott is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 3 to 9.1 metres (10–30 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Winfield Scott?

Divers at Winfield Scott in United States commonly report sightings of Garibaldi and kelp forest fish. Kelp forest fish is recorded as common sightings, while Garibaldi is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at Winfield Scott?

Cold water, kelp entanglement, surge, fog/weather exposure, boat traffic, protected cultural resources, and no artifact removal. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Winfield Scott

California, United States

Open Water suggested3–9 m (10–30 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Winfield Scott at a glance

Winfield Scott is an intermediate boat dive site in California, United States with depths of 3–9.1 m (10–30 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Garibaldi and kelp forest fish. Recent reports put the water around 23°C (73°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:10

Forecast for this hour · 17:00 · run 18 h ago

1.0 m (3.4 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 23°C · seasonal avg 19°C ( · Forecast 73°F · seasonal avg 65°F)

Site hazards: Cold water, kelp entanglement, surge, fog/weather exposure, boat traffic, protected cultural resources, and no artifact removal.

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Dive windows this week

Mon

0.9 m waves · 17 kn wind (2.9 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Tue

0.8 m waves · 4 kn wind (2.5 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Wed

0.7 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Thu

0.6 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.1 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Fri

0.6 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.1 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sat

0.7 m waves · 5 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Sun

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:46 · Sunrise 7:12 · Sunset 18:10 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.8 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 22:23 GMT-7

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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: Diving is possible year-round, with late summer through winter often offering better Channel Islands visibility and manageable water temperatures.

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.

January, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (58°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
February, 54% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (57°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
March, 47% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (56°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
April, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (57°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
May, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (60°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
June, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
July, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (67°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots, historically most favorable
August, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
September, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
October, 78% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (65°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
November, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (62°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
December, 63% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots

July has typically 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 recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Hypsypops rubicundus recorded here Jun–Jul, Dec (3 records)
most recent 2014
Semicossyphus pulcher recorded here Jun–Jul, Dec (3 records)
most recent 2014
Rhinogobiops nicholsii recorded here Jun–Jul (2 records)
most recent 2014
Zalophus californianus recorded here Jul, Dec (2 records)
most recent 2013
Aequorea victoria recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2014
Anthopleura sola recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2014
Common Starfish recorded here Jun (1 record)
Asterias rubensmost recent 2014
Cucumaria miniata recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2014

Newest record here: 2014. Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

Shallow historic side-wheel steamer wreck at Middle Anacapa Island, protected within Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and National Park. Divers mainly see machinery/paddle-wheel remnants and growth-covered wreckage in kelp-reef habitat rather than an intact hull. This is a boat dive with cold-water exposure and protected-resource rules.

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Cold water, kelp entanglement, surge, fog/weather exposure, boat traffic, protected cultural resources, and no artifact removal.

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