Folsom Point
Folsom Lake in California is a top choice for divers, attracting both experienced divers and beginners alike. Known for its calm waters, it serves as an ideal location for open water training. The lake offers easy access with ample parking facilities.
While diving in Folsom Lake, it is important to maintain good buoyancy due to the silt at the bottom. Without proper buoyancy control, visibility can quickly diminish from 20-30 feet to zero. Make sure to master buoyancy skills to fully enjoy the experience.
The lake is home to a variety of freshwater fish, including trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and spotted bass. Divers can observe these fish up close as they are unafraid of human presence.
Folsom Lake boasts a maximum depth of 9 meters and visibility of 3 meters. It is an excellent destination for beginners to gain diving experience. Located in Folsom, Sacramento County, California, United States, it provides convenient access to nearby attractions such as Boat Dock and Briggs Ranch.
Explore the wonders of Folsom Lake and immerse yourself in its calm waters. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this dive site offers a memorable underwater adventure.
While diving in Folsom Lake, it is important to maintain good buoyancy due to the silt at the bottom. Without proper buoyancy control, visibility can quickly diminish from 20-30 feet to zero. Make sure to master buoyancy skills to fully enjoy the experience.
The lake is home to a variety of freshwater fish, including trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and spotted bass. Divers can observe these fish up close as they are unafraid of human presence.
Folsom Lake boasts a maximum depth of 9 meters and visibility of 3 meters. It is an excellent destination for beginners to gain diving experience. Located in Folsom, Sacramento County, California, United States, it provides convenient access to nearby attractions such as Boat Dock and Briggs Ranch.
Explore the wonders of Folsom Lake and immerse yourself in its calm waters. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this dive site offers a memorable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Folsom Point
5.3
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Folsom Point
Depth
9m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Folsom Point
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
11.3 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
52.7km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
32.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Folsom Point
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Dive Score Chart for Folsom Point
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.792433333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 14.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 6.421533333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Folsom Point: 06:00
Sunset at Folsom Point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Folsom Point are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 14.8 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 8.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Folsom PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Folsom Point
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Folsom Point
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Folsom Point
January
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.9
Ideal Conditions for Folsom Point
Water Temp
25.2°C / 77.4°F
August
Visibility
19.0m / 62.3ft
December
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Folsom Point
Folsom Point shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (25.2°C) and December the coldest (3.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 17, 2026
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