Casino Point, Catalina Island Sunday November 15th

[Hunter151]

Hey, 2 new divers here. We want to go diving at Casino Point in Avalon, CA tomorrow (November 15th). Marine forecast (see links below) says 20% chance of rain, SW wings 5-10 kt, increasing as the day progresses. W swell 2 ft at 15 seconds and wind waves 1-3 feet. There is a gale watch in effect starting at 6 pm tomorrow. Can anyone who is familiar with the area advise us on whether or not this would be safe to dive in for 2 new divers? Also, do you think the ferry will still run in the afternoon/evening? We don't want to get trapped on the island overnight! Thank you!


National Weather Service

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[drbill]

Probably good that you didn't come out (assuming you didn't). They were announcing potential cancellations of late afternoon ferries early on. I know the 2:05 went and I'm pretty sure the 3:45 went as well. Not sure after that. It did blow pretty hard over here (lifted one of my heavy deck chairs off the ground... a first!)

 

[Hunter151]

Probably good that you didn't come out (assuming you didn't). They were announcing potential cancellations of late afternoon ferries early on. I know the 2:05 went and I'm pretty sure the 3:45 went as well. Not sure after that. It did blow pretty hard over here (lifted one of my heavy deck chairs off the ground... a first!)

Yeah, we ended up not going out to dive yesterday. Figured even if the conditions were dive-able, it wouldnt be very enjoyable with the wind and potential for the ferry to not run. Next time!