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Scuba Dive water temperatures
We are diving at Madrona point next week and are wondering what we can expect for water temperatures? Would a 5 mill semi-dry be warm enough?
Also, can anyone recommend a dive shop in the area for rentals and possibly boat dives? **Changed the name of the thread, not to be confused with fish tank temperatures! Last edited by Treebeard; 08-22-2008 at 02:01 PM. |
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Bumped, after a thread name change........
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I've only ever had the pleasure of diving in Thailand and Malaysia, so I can't help you out. Good luck though
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A warm water fishy, eh Drew? Don't blame you though. I am doing my open water dive tests next week so I can be certified for our Cozumel trip in November!
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Most wet suit divers use 7mm bib style with another 7mm long sleeve shorty
I believe the water is between 47 to 53 right now at depth. I think you will freeze your but off. J |
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Yes - most ppl out here use a thick wetsuit, or those that dive often dive dry. I use a 6mm neoprene drysuit with fleece and wool socks underneath.
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Thanks for the info. We used 7 mill wetsuits in Waterton Lake last weekend and the water temp was around 54. It was cold but not unbearably so. Can't wait to get to the Caribbean!
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I dove Drumbeg bay on Gabriola (across from Naniamo) on Sunday with a temp of 57*F. at 32'. You can expect a temp drop of 5*F (or so) after that when you dive through the thermocline. I use a tri lam drysuit with a sweater and wool cycling tights in the summer and polar fleece overalls in the winter.
The surface temp is pretty warm right now as well. I snorkelled all week with a thin waterski shorty wetsuit and hood. Last edited by Dale; 08-22-2008 at 11:40 PM. |
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