April 2016 Diving Weather Reports
Tropical Voyager: Christ Statue Saturday April 30th 2016, 03:48 PM
SE18ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
35
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
-
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Saturday April 30th 2016, 11:20 AM
SE17ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
It's built by a foot since we got out here. Also wedding ring around the 12 ball-
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Saturday April 30th 2016, 10:31 AM
E14ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NEModerateCurrent
From Captain Oscar:
A little sporty today but the divers had a blast-
Tropical Voyager: Eagle Ray Alley Friday April 29th 2016, 03:39 PM
SE12ktsWind Conditions
1 footWave Height
35
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Boy oh voyTropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Friday April 29th 2016, 10:34 AM
SE5ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Oscar:
Awesome day for diving!!!-
Tropical Voyager: French Reef Thursday April 28th 2016, 03:47 PM
SE10ktsWind Conditions
2 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain Owen:
Beautiful day for diving.-
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Thursday April 28th 2016, 10:48 AM
SE10ktsWind Conditions
2 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain Owen:
Beautiful day for some wreck diving.-
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Thursday April 28th 2016, 10:18 AM
SE12ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NEHeavyCurrent
From Captain Oscar:
Strong current but divers did great and had a fun safe dive-
Tropical Legend: French Reef Tuesday April 26th 2016, 03:58 PM
SE12ktsWind Conditions
1 footWave Height
45
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Beautiful day, the fish are full-
Tropical Legend: Spiegel Grove Tuesday April 26th 2016, 10:51 AM
SE12ktsWind Conditions
< 1 footWave Height
35
feetVisibility
NEModerateCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Boys being boys-
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Monday April 25th 2016, 10:16 AM
SE16ktsWind Conditions
3 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain Owen:
The current was too strong on the USCG Duane, so we headed over to the Spiegel Grove. There is still current but much less.-
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Monday April 25th 2016, 09:46 AM
SE18ktsWind Conditions
3-4 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NModerateCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Sporty but very nice!!-
Tropical Explorer: Christ Statue Sunday April 24th 2016, 03:37 PM
NE12ktsWind Conditions
< 1 footWave Height
15
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Bucket list check off-
Tropical Legend: Snapper Ledge Sunday April 24th 2016, 02:32 PM
N10ktsWind Conditions
1 footWave Height
80
feetVisibility
NSlightCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Gorgeous day!! Rescue classes going on-
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Sunday April 24th 2016, 02:16 PM
NE7ktsWind Conditions
< 1 footWave Height
40
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Saw a Goliath grouperTropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Sunday April 24th 2016, 09:47 AM
N12ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
25
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Oscar:
Not the best viz but all other conditions are great-
Tropical Legend: Benwood Wreck Sunday April 24th 2016, 09:38 AM
NW10ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
45
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Nice day on the Benwood. Calm seas - not a cloud in the sky!!-
Tropical Odyssey: Conch Pillars Saturday April 23rd 2016, 03:00 PM
W8ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
40
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Owen:
Today is much nicer than the past few days for diving.-
Tropical Odyssey: Conch Pillars Saturday April 23rd 2016, 03:00 PM
W8ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
40
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Owen:
Today is much nicer than the past few days for diving.Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Saturday April 23rd 2016, 1:57 AM
W8ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain Owen:
Beautiful day for wreck diving.-
Tropical Voyager: North Star Saturday April 23rd 2016, 11:20 AM
W7ktsWind Conditions
1 footWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain Alecia:
Gorgeous morning with a great group of dives! Check out this picture of a lizardfish on Molasses recently.-
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Saturday April 23rd 2016, 10:10 AM
NW12ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
70
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Oscar:
Great day to be making bubbles-
Tropical Legend: USCGC Duane Friday April 22nd 2016, 10:39 AM
SE17ktsWind Conditions
4-5 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain Owen:
It's rough on the surface but divers had a wonderful time underwater with good visibility & slight current.-
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Friday April 22nd 2016, 09:51 AM
SE18ktsWind Conditions
4 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Sporty out here on Molasses today.-
Tropical Legend: USCGC Bibb Wednesday April 20th 2016, 10:19 AM
SE13ktsWind Conditions
1 footWave Height
45
feetVisibility
SWSlightCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Very minimal trickle of current on Bibb today, excellent conditions-
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Tuesday April 19th 2016, 03:31 PM
NE17ktsWind Conditions
2 feetWave Height
30
feetVisibility
SWSlightCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Breezy-
Tropical Explorer: Woodys Tuesday April 19th 2016, 02:11 PM
NE12ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
40
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Rebreathers on French Reef. Come on down and dive a rebreather with us. We will show you how.-
Tropical Legend: Spiegel Grove Tuesday April 19th 2016, 10:57 AM
E15ktsWind Conditions
3-4 feetWave Height
45
feetVisibility
NSlightCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Slight tidal current, and bumpy up top, but lots of fun-
Tropical Explorer: Eagle Ray Alley Tuesday April 19th 2016, 09:37 AM
NE17ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Porpoises greeted us this morning!-
Tropical Legend: North Star Monday April 18th 2016, 02:36 PM
NE20ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
SModerateCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Sporty but beautiful !-
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Monday April 18th 2016, 10:44 AM
NE15ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
SWSlightCurrent
From Captain Oscar:
Nice day out, a little choppy but much better than yesterdayTropical Legend: Hole in the Wall Monday April 18th 2016, 09:16 AM
NE15ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Molasses reef is beautiful this morning.-
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Sunday April 17th 2016, 10:02 AM
NE20ktsWind Conditions
4-5 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NSlightCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Sporty !! But beautiful.-
Tropical Legend: Winch Hole Saturday April 16th 2016, 08:28 PM
E12ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Lots of creatures out tonight. Check out this cool night dive shark picture taken off our boats a few months ago.-
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Saturday April 16th 2016, 03:54 PM
NE14ktsWind Conditions
1 footWave Height
45
feetVisibility
SWSlightCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
It's shark-a-palooza today 🌊🐬-
Tropical Legend: City of Washington Saturday April 16th 2016, 03:05 PM
SE10ktsWind Conditions
2 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NSlightCurrent
From Captain Jim:
A nice day at the Elbow-
Tropical Odyssey: Fire Coral Cave Saturday April 16th 2016, 10:51 AM
NE13ktsWind Conditions
1 footWave Height
60
feetVisibility
SWSlightCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Loving the calm before the storm-
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Saturday April 16th 2016, 10:44 AM
NE13ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
100
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Oscar:
Great conditions for diving today-
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Saturday April 16th 2016, 10:44 AM
NE13ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
100
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Oscar:
Great conditions for diving todayTropical Legend: Spiegel Grove Saturday April 16th 2016, 10:02 AM
NE10ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Double Dip!!-
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Friday April 15th 2016, 02:49 PM
S5ktsWind Conditions
< 1 footWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
It does not get much better than this!!-
Tropical Explorer: Benwood Wreck Friday April 15th 2016, 10:13 AM
SE10ktsWind Conditions
2 feetWave Height
70
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Oscar:
Great day to be diving!-
Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Friday April 15th 2016, 09:43 AM
S10ktsWind Conditions
2 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Cool day at Snapper Ledge.-
Tropical Odyssey: Christ Statue Thursday April 14th 2016, 06:21 PM
S5ktsWind Conditions
< 1 footWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Such a great summer is before us-
Tropical Odyssey: Rebreather - Spiegel Thursday April 14th 2016, 10:32 AM
SE12ktsWind Conditions
1 footWave Height
50
feetVisibility
SWSlightCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Nice lazy day-
Tropical Legend: Hole in the Wall Thursday April 14th 2016, 09:27 AM
SE8ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
70
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Great day on Molasses!!-
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Wednesday April 13th 2016, 03:35 PM
SE6ktsWind Conditions
< 1 footWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Owen:
Perfect day for diving.-
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Wednesday April 13th 2016, 10:47 AM
SE8ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Owen:
Nearly perfect day on the wreck.-
Tropical Legend: Winch Hole Tuesday April 12th 2016, 07:45 PM
NE5ktsWind Conditions
1 footWave Height
80
feetVisibility
NSlightCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Spectacular night dive conditions!!-
Tropical Explorer: Rebreather - Drift MO Tuesday April 12th 2016, 01:50 PM
E8ktsWind Conditions
< 1 footWave Height
100
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
What a beautiful day! These two are off on an expedition-
Tropical Explorer: Northern Lights Tuesday April 12th 2016, 01:46 PM
E8ktsWind Conditions
< 1 footWave Height
100+
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
We areCCR!!!Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Tuesday April 12th 2016, 09:21 AM
SE10ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
45
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Owen:
Fantastic day on the reef.-
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Monday April 11th 2016, 02:48 PM
E18ktsWind Conditions
3 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Despite popular beliefs, doctors can get sick-
Tropical Voyager: USCGC Duane Monday April 11th 2016, 10:32 AM
E17ktsWind Conditions
3-4 feetWave Height
100
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Yep, it's the oceanTropical Legend: Molasses Reef Sunday April 10th 2016, 02:28 PM
NE18ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
70
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
The water is beautiful. Sunny skies too Sam is on watch-
Tropical Adventure: Rebreather - Spiegel Sunday April 10th 2016, 11:23 AM
E20ktsWind Conditions
3 feetWave Height
40
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Free mechanical bull ride when you take your fins off on the ladderTropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Sunday April 10th 2016, 09:29 AM
NE18ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
80
feetVisibility
SlightCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Gorgeous day but a bit windy.-
Tropical Legend: Winch Hole Saturday April 9th 2016, 08:03 PM
NE8ktsWind Conditions
< 1 footWave Height
80
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain Alecia:
Another beautiful sunset and an exceptional group of divers!-
Tropical Explorer: Rebreather - Spiegel Saturday April 9th 2016, 07:09 PM
NE7ktsWind Conditions
1 footWave Height
100
feetVisibility
NEModerateCurrent
From Captain C.C.:
Current picked up from a trickle to a decent flowTropical Adventure: Christ Statue Saturday April 9th 2016, 02:36 PM
NE12ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
WSlightCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Beautiful day here at the statue. Northern Dry Rocks next. Charlie's Angels crewing the boat !!-
Tropical Legend: North Star Saturday April 9th 2016, 09:41 AM
NE13ktsWind Conditions
1 footWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain Owen:
The northeast wind is creating some choppy water but it's a beautiful day for diving overall.-
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Saturday April 9th 2016, 09:23 AM
N15ktsWind Conditions
2 feetWave Height
80
feetVisibility
NSlightCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Another great diving day on the Spiegle Beagle.-
Tropical Adventure: Eagle Ray Alley Friday April 8th 2016, 02:30 PM
SW5ktsWind Conditions
< 1 footWave Height
80
feetVisibility
NSlightCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Flat calm. Crystal clear.-
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Friday April 8th 2016, 10:03 AM
N10ktsWind Conditions
1 footWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Beautiful day!! Double dipping-
Tropical Voyager: North Star Friday April 8th 2016, 09:41 AM
N8ktsWind Conditions
< 1 footWave Height
45
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
Nothing to report from Captain Joey :-(
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Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Thursday April 7th 2016, 02:20 PM
SW12ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Nice day to visit The statue-
Tropical Explorer: Winch Hole Thursday April 7th 2016, 10:36 AM
W8ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NModerateCurrent
From Captain Jim:
DPV and Full Face mask training!!-
Tropical Explorer: Conch Wall Wednesday April 6th 2016, 11:17 AM
E14ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
40
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain Owen:
Conch Wall drift Spearfishing charter!!!!-
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Bibb Wednesday April 6th 2016, 10:34 AM
E13ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
35
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain Oscar:
Not the best conditions on the surface but divers are had a great dive-
Tropical Adventure: Snapper Ledge Tuesday April 5th 2016, 07:53 PM
NE7ktsWind Conditions
1 footWave Height
70
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
MSDT training. Night and Boat. Beautiful water and brilliant stars!!Tropical Legend: City of Washington Tuesday April 5th 2016, 02:50 PM
NE8ktsWind Conditions
< 1 footWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain Owen:
Beautiful day for diving and snorkeling.-
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Tuesday April 5th 2016, 10:03 AM
N12ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Oscar:
Great day to be out on the water-
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Monday April 4th 2016, 10:13 AM
NE12ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
70
feetVisibility
NEModerateCurrent
From Captain Owen:
The current was pretty strong but the divers all did well during the challenging dive.-
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Sunday April 3rd 2016, 02:30 PM
N18ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
45
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Owen:
Other than some chop, it's a beautiful day for diving.-
Tropical Adventure: Fire Coral Cave Sunday April 3rd 2016, 02:18 PM
NE15ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NSlightCurrent
From Captain Jim:
A bit rainy today but the water is fine. We had a little bird join us too.-
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Sunday April 3rd 2016, 09:23 AM
NE15ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Spiegel Beagle-
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Sunday April 3rd 2016, 09:18 AM
N18ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
30
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Owen:
A storm in the Florida Bay is causing heavy northern winds, which brings up the chop and brings down the visibility.-
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Saturday April 2nd 2016, 07:58 PM
SW8ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NSlightCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Calm night for night diving!! Nice sunset too.-
Tropical Legend: Snapper Ledge Saturday April 2nd 2016, 03:50 PM
S8ktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
40
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
From Captain Owen:
Fantastic afternoon dives.-
Tropical Legend: Snapper Ledge Saturday April 2nd 2016, 03:50 PM
SktsWind Conditions
1-2 feetWave Height
40
feetVisibility
NoneCurrent
Nothing to report from Captain Owen :-(
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Saturday April 2nd 2016, 10:52 AM
S13ktsWind Conditions
3-4 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NEModerateCurrent
From Captain Oscar:
Some current on the wreck but the divers had a great time-
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Saturday April 2nd 2016, 10:52 AM
S13ktsWind Conditions
3-4 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NEModerateCurrent
From Captain Oscar:
Some current on the wreck but the divers had a great timeTropical Odyssey: Fire Coral Cave Saturday April 2nd 2016, 10:03 AM
SE15ktsWind Conditions
3-4 feetWave Height
60
feetVisibility
NSlightCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Nice day for diving!!-
Tropical Legend: North Star Saturday April 2nd 2016, 09:56 AM
S15ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
40
feetVisibility
NESlightCurrent
From Captain Owen:
It's a little choppy with slight current, but overall decent conditions.-
Tropical Odyssey: Captains Choice Friday April 1st 2016, 02:22 PM
SW12ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
70
feetVisibility
Current
From Captain Jim:
Blue water. Turtles and Dolphins!!-
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Friday April 1st 2016, 09:45 AM
S10ktsWind Conditions
2-3 feetWave Height
50
feetVisibility
NSlightCurrent
From Captain Jim:
Nice day!!-
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From Captain Owen:
The seas were a little rough today.