Waterman’s Landing
Located at Waterman's Landing, this dive site offers a shallow shelf that extends a considerable distance, making it ideal for both practicing existing diving skills and learning new ones. To ensure convenience for everyone, SCUBA divers are kindly requested to park on the street instead of the nearby shops' parking lot. Additionally, restroom facilities are conveniently available at the nearby cafe.
When exploring this site, divers can expect to encounter a diverse array of marine life, including Crayfish, Crystal Shrimp, and Paiute Sculpin. During the warmer months, there is even a possibility of catching a glimpse of the elusive Mackinaw Trout.
With an impressive visibility of 10m and a maximum depth of 7m, this dive site is especially suited for beginner divers. Situated in the United States, specifically on North Lake Boulevard in Carnelian Bay, Placer County, California, this site offers a perfect opportunity for divers to indulge in their passion for underwater exploration.
When exploring this site, divers can expect to encounter a diverse array of marine life, including Crayfish, Crystal Shrimp, and Paiute Sculpin. During the warmer months, there is even a possibility of catching a glimpse of the elusive Mackinaw Trout.
With an impressive visibility of 10m and a maximum depth of 7m, this dive site is especially suited for beginner divers. Situated in the United States, specifically on North Lake Boulevard in Carnelian Bay, Placer County, California, this site offers a perfect opportunity for divers to indulge in their passion for underwater exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Waterman’s Landing
6.6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Waterman’s Landing
Depth
7m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Waterman’s Landing
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
7.4 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
54km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
23°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Waterman’s Landing
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Dive Score Chart for Waterman’s Landing
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 8.093333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 2.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.363333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Waterman’s Landing: 06:00
Sunset at Waterman’s Landing: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Waterman’s Landing 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
14:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 2.2 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 4.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Waterman’s LandingAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Waterman’s Landing
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 Waterman’s Landing
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Waterman’s Landing
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8
Ideal Conditions for Waterman’s Landing
Water Temp
23.9°C / 75.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Waterman’s Landing
Waterman’s Landing shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.9°C) and December the coldest (19.9°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 21, 2026
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