May 2015 Diving Weather Reports

Tropical Odyssey: Pickles Reef Sunday May 31st 2015, 02:24 PM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Turtles!
Tropical Odyssey: Pickles Reef Sunday May 31st 2015, 02:24 PM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Turtles!
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Sunday May 31st 2015, 02:15 PM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
Cobalt blue water and we have the reef to ourselves except for the Eagle Rays!!
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Sunday May 31st 2015, 09:39 AM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
Another great diving day on the Spiegel Grove!!
Tropical Odyssey: Conch Pillars Saturday May 30th 2015, 03:46 PM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Saturday May 30th 2015, 02:16 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Gorgeous day on Molasees Reef!!
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Saturday May 30th 2015, 11:33 AM
SE
9kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Double dip! Yay!
Tropical Explorer: French Reef Saturday May 30th 2015, 11:09 AM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers saw reef sharks, eels, & a ton of tropical fish on their dive. It's a beautiful day for blowing some bubbles underwater.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Saturday May 30th 2015, 10:01 AM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Spiegel Beagle!!
Tropical Voyager: Grecian Rocks Friday May 29th 2015, 02:15 PM
W
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Oh boy! Learning about the coral reefs with this group of scientists
Tropical Voyager: Grecian Rocks Friday May 29th 2015, 02:08 PM
W
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Oh boy! Learning about the coral reefs with this group of scientists
Tropical Voyager: Grecian Rocks Friday May 29th 2015, 02:08 PM
W
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Oh boy! Learning about the coral reefs with this group of scientists
Tropical Voyager: Grecian Rocks Friday May 29th 2015, 02:08 PM
W
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Oh boy! Learning about the coral reefs with this group of scientists
Tropical Voyager: Grecian Rocks Friday May 29th 2015, 02:08 PM
W
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Oh boy! Learning about the coral reefs with this group of scientists
Tropical Voyager: Grecian Rocks Friday May 29th 2015, 02:08 PM
W
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Oh boy! Learning about the coral reefs with this group of scientists
Tropical Odyssey: USCGC Duane Friday May 29th 2015, 09:41 AM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Nice cobalt blue water!
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Thursday May 28th 2015, 02:04 PM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
Another beautiful dive on Molasses Reef!!
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Thursday May 28th 2015, 09:38 AM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Thursday May 28th 2015, 09:31 AM
SE
16kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
W
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
Beautiful day on the Spiegel Grove. Good visibility and very slight current!
Tropical Odyssey: Permit Ledges Wednesday May 27th 2015, 02:12 PM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
SW
Moderate
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Go with the flow. Drift diving this afternoon!
Tropical Adventure: Eagle Ray Alley Wednesday May 27th 2015, 02:04 PM
E
17kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
S
Moderate
Current
From Captain Owen:
Eagle rays are jumping out of the water. It's sloppy on the surface with a moderate current underwater.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Wednesday May 27th 2015, 10:42 AM
E
20kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Turtle, eagle rays, and an eel spotted on dive 1.
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Wednesday May 27th 2015, 09:35 AM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
4 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
It's rough on the surface but very nice underwater.
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Tuesday May 26th 2015, 02:00 PM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
5 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jim :-(
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Tuesday May 26th 2015, 09:43 AM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Awesome visibility We can see the spiegel from the surface and there is no current. Baxter has already been swimming.
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Monday May 25th 2015, 01:56 PM
E
17kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Sharks, eels, & eagle rays!!! It's a little rough on the surface but beautiful under water.
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Monday May 25th 2015, 11:34 AM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Double dip on the Spiegel today! Excellent Memorial Day Dive!
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Monday May 25th 2015, 08:37 AM
E
19kts
Wind Conditions
4 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
It's sloppy on the surface but conditions are very nice underwater.
Tropical Voyager: USCGC Duane Sunday May 24th 2015, 10:46 AM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Under the boat divers are seeing great conditions and nice blue colors. Topside I'm seeing nice green divers.
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Sunday May 24th 2015, 09:37 AM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Explorer: French Reef Sunday May 24th 2015, 09:27 AM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
It's a little bumpy today on the reef. However, divers saw nurse sharks and tons of tropical fish.
Tropical Adventure: Benwood Wreck Saturday May 23rd 2015, 08:43 PM
E
19kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
What a great shallow wreck to visit for a night dive! Checkout this awesome photo on a previous night dive at this site courtesy of Bridgette Findley😄
Tropical Voyager: French Reef Saturday May 23rd 2015, 03:38 PM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Things are picking up for memorial day weekend
Tropical Adventure: Minnow Cave Saturday May 23rd 2015, 03:28 PM
E
13kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Explorer: USCGC Duane Saturday May 23rd 2015, 02:34 PM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Turtles, turtles, turtles! A beautiful Memorial Day weekend out on the water. Come diving with us!
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Saturday May 23rd 2015, 02:30 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Beautiful visibility on the Spiegel today. Blur waters and great sunshine for all!
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Saturday May 23rd 2015, 11:09 AM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Everybody and their brother is on molasses today
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Saturday May 23rd 2015, 09:42 AM
SE
11kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny with a nice breeze.
Tropical Adventure: French Twist Friday May 22nd 2015, 02:21 PM
S
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Anyone recognize this boat fishing off French reef?
Tropical Explorer: Conch Wall Friday May 22nd 2015, 11:15 AM
SE
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Big green moray eels on the wall!
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Friday May 22nd 2015, 10:31 AM
S
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Beautiful day on the duane, 2 turtles plenty sharks and lots of good times
Tropical Voyager: Elbow Reef Friday May 22nd 2015, 09:52 AM
NE
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Perfect day for diving. Diving with a Purpose is on board today. If you would like to join their program, check out their website and Facebook page.
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Thursday May 21st 2015, 08:47 PM
S
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain :
Gorgeous sunset with a great group of night divers! Here's a pic of Captain and one of our crew members enjoying the ride out👌
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Thursday May 21st 2015, 02:13 PM
SW
9kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Lots of eagle rays and sharks on the reef today.
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Thursday May 21st 2015, 02:05 PM
SW
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Very nice day at the Christ Statue with tropical fish and a slight current.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Thursday May 21st 2015, 10:25 AM
SW
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
N
Moderate
Current
From Captain Owen:
Goliath groupers, barracudas, and a bull shark were seen by divers this morning.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Thursday May 21st 2015, 09:26 AM
SW
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Another great day on the reef! Eagle rays starting to spotted regularly with the water warming up. Mostly sunny with a slight breeze.
Tropical Voyager: Conch Wall Wednesday May 20th 2015, 04:30 PM
SE
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Gorgeous afternoon and lots to see underwater! Deeper dive at conch wall followed by a relaxing tour of snapper ledge where divers were greeted by a nurse shark😊
Tropical Adventure: Elbow Reef Wednesday May 20th 2015, 10:22 AM
NW
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Perfect day for diving. Diving With A Purpose is on board today. If you would like to join Diving With A Purpose, check out their website or Facebook page.
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Tuesday May 19th 2015, 02:02 PM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Yea, it's that NICE! Sensational diving today. Water temp is perfecr, air is crisp and the breeze is just enough to cool you off! The BIG turtles have been swimming around also.
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Tuesday May 19th 2015, 10:31 AM
E
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
Incredible conditions on the big wreck this morning. No current and outstanding visibility.
Tropical Adventure: Woodys Tuesday May 19th 2015, 09:10 AM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Clean and crisp this morning. Nice conditions and small rain squalls are making for a good day to dive!
Tropical Adventure: Snapper Ledge Monday May 18th 2015, 09:03 PM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Nothing like an impromptu night dive;) Snapper was buzzing- morays out hunting, Sharks, turtles, and more!!!
Tropical Adventure: Benwood Wreck Monday May 18th 2015, 04:18 PM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
E
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Master scuba diver training for our instructor exam graduates
Tropical Voyager: Banana Patch Monday May 18th 2015, 03:57 PM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Sweet dive with southern stingrays and a cute green sea turtle just like the one in this picture 😊
Tropical Odyssey: Fire Coral Cave Monday May 18th 2015, 01:55 PM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
The water is a little green this morning but the visibility is decent and we have no current on the reef. Divers saw some sharks, eels and rays!
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Monday May 18th 2015, 11:00 AM
E
13kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
No current and lots of life on the Duane this morning! Such a gorgeous wreck, here are a couple of pictures from a local diver.
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Sunday May 17th 2015, 10:59 AM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
5 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Hat a great day for adventure on the high seas!
Tropical Explorer: Winch Hole Sunday May 17th 2015, 09:21 AM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Mostly 2 and occasional 3 foot waves. Great visibility with a very slight current. Beautiful sunshine with a few scattered clouds are making for a great dive.
Tropical Explorer: Winch Hole Sunday May 17th 2015, 09:21 AM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Mostly 2 and occasional 3 foot waves. Great visibility with a very slight current. Beautiful sunshine with a few scattered clouds are making for a great dive.
Tropical Explorer: Winch Hole Sunday May 17th 2015, 09:21 AM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Mostly 2 and occasional 3 foot waves. Great visibility with a very slight current. Beautiful sunshine with a few scattered clouds are making for a great dive.
Tropical Odyssey: Hole in the Wall Saturday May 16th 2015, 08:30 PM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Divers are having a blast with Mo, the resident Goliath grouper who thoroughly enjoys the company of divers at night ;) Pictured is a reef squid.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Saturday May 16th 2015, 04:07 PM
E
13kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Alecia:
At Aquarium, a sweet site that usually produces some interesting fish. Check out this cool image of a Ballonfish taken here not long ago!
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Saturday May 16th 2015, 03:32 PM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Explorer: Drift Molasses Saturday May 16th 2015, 10:57 AM
E
13kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Awesome morning for diving! Sharks, stingrays, and an eagle ray with a lobster in his mouth! Divers said the antenna poking out resembled a mustache 😃
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Saturday May 16th 2015, 09:41 AM
SE
16kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
No current and gin clear, blue water. Great day to be here!
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Thursday May 14th 2015, 02:17 PM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Wonderful day for a shallow reef dive if you don't mind a few waves. Divers saw sharks, sting rays, & hogfish.
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Thursday May 14th 2015, 11:11 AM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Fantastic day diving on the Spiegel Grove!!! Barracuda, grouper, & hogfish!
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Wednesday May 13th 2015, 03:40 PM
SE
9kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Beautiful afternoon, super blue water, Sharks, tarpon, turtles, what more could you ask for?!?!
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Wednesday May 13th 2015, 03:17 PM
SE
9kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Gorgeous afternoon, super blue water, sharks, tarpon, turtles, does it get any better!?!?
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Wednesday May 13th 2015, 03:17 PM
SE
9kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Gorgeous afternoon, super blue water, sharks, tarpon, turtles, does it get any better!?!?
Tropical Adventure: Sand Island Wednesday May 13th 2015, 03:18 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Instructor Developement Course on board. Become a PADI Scuba Instructor today!!!!
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Wednesday May 13th 2015, 03:17 PM
SE
9kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Gorgeous afternoon, super blue water, sharks, tarpon, turtles, does it get any better!?!?
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Wednesday May 13th 2015, 02:14 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Eagle rays and tarpon spotted on the reef today!
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Wednesday May 13th 2015, 11:02 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Beautiful day for the USCG Duane if you don't mind a few waves!
Tropical Odyssey: Spanish Anchor Tuesday May 12th 2015, 10:56 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
A little choppy topside, but no current and good visibility below. Special treat watching Coast Guard helicopter exercises just off Molasses Reef.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Tuesday May 12th 2015, 09:46 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers saw barracuda, groupers, & hogfish on the Spiegel Grove. Come dive one of Key Largo's deep wrecks today!
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Monday May 11th 2015, 03:26 PM
E
17kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
A bit wavy but otherwise great conditions. 1st stop Coral Canyons and second stop what Aquarium. Spotted eagle Rays!
Tropical Adventure: Sand Island Monday May 11th 2015, 02:46 PM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Instructor Developement Course on board. Become a PADI scuba instructor today!
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Monday May 11th 2015, 11:13 AM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers loved playing with goliath grouper on the Spiegel Grove!
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Monday May 11th 2015, 11:07 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Dean:
Wind & seas have been picking up throughout the morning and it's starting to get a little sporty out on the reef. Divers are seeing lots of critters though, including turtles, sharks and rays.
Tropical Odyssey: Sand Island Sunday May 10th 2015, 03:42 PM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Voyager: French Reef Sunday May 10th 2015, 09:44 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers saw a nurse shark & green sea turtle on French Reef this morning.
Tropical Explorer: Winch Hole Saturday May 9th 2015, 02:15 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
The word must have gotten out about the superb diving on Molasses Reef today. It is amazing out here!
Tropical Explorer: Drift Molasses Saturday May 9th 2015, 02:09 PM
E
4kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height

feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
A nice morning drift along the reef! What a great way to start a Saturday! And the Eagle Rays skying from the water.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Saturday May 9th 2015, 10:45 AM
N
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
25
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Goliath groupers.
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Saturday May 9th 2015, 09:43 AM
NE
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Fantastic day for a reef dive! Sharks, rays, & turtles, oh my.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Friday May 8th 2015, 02:57 PM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Great day for diving! Conditions are almost perfect. Divers have already seen sharks, turtles, eels and rays.
Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Friday May 8th 2015, 02:53 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Flat calm morning. Outstanding conditions! Tons of fish on Snapper Ledge.
Tropical Adventure: French Reef Friday May 8th 2015, 01:43 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Glass calm out here.
Tropical Voyager: Pickles Reef Friday May 8th 2015, 10:54 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
It doesn't get any better than this! The word is getting out about our amazing spring diving conditions, call and book your spot early!
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Friday May 8th 2015, 10:51 AM
NE
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Beautiful day for wreck specialty class & advanced open water classes.
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Friday May 8th 2015, 09:51 AM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Thursday May 7th 2015, 02:54 PM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Sharks, eagle rays, and baby turtles on the first dive!
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Thursday May 7th 2015, 02:13 PM
NE
1kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Perfect day of diving! Calm seas, smiling faces, & turtles everywhere.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Thursday May 7th 2015, 10:00 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
No wind, no waves, no current! Can we say "Double Dip"! Happy divers today from Rainbow reef staff to excited Michigan vacationers.
Tropical Adventure: Conch Wall Wednesday May 6th 2015, 02:14 PM
SW
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Flat calm seas. Beautiful day to dive and play with tropical fish.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Wednesday May 6th 2015, 10:04 AM
N
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Flat calm and sunny. Easy conditions today.
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Wednesday May 6th 2015, 09:15 AM
N
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers saw sharks & goliath groupers on the dive. Come dive one of the many wrecks in Key Largo.
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Tuesday May 5th 2015, 01:46 PM
NE
19kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Open water, advanced open water, & divemaster classes on board today. Come down and get certified or contiue your education with Rainbow Reef!
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Tuesday May 5th 2015, 10:45 AM
NE
20kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
A little windy and bumpy out this morning. Allot of turtles are popping their heads up for a look around. The diving isn't too bad.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Sunday May 3rd 2015, 10:58 AM
E
22kts
Wind Conditions
5-6 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Sunday May 3rd 2015, 09:30 AM
NE
20kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Two full boats of open circuit and rebreather divers out today. The conditions are challenging but the fun is overwhelming! Capt. Jordan is astonishing in assisting the Dive Master CC into the water!
Tropical Explorer: Drift Molasses Saturday May 2nd 2015, 02:08 PM
NE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Beautiful day for rebreather drift dive!
Tropical Adventure: Permit Ledges Saturday May 2nd 2015, 03:26 PM
E
16kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Eagle rays on the reef!
Tropical Odyssey: Hole in the Wall Saturday May 2nd 2015, 02:23 PM
N
12kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
A little murky this morning but no current. Divers are seeing sharks, eels, rays and turtles.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Saturday May 2nd 2015, 09:29 AM
N
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: ChristmasTree Cave Friday May 1st 2015, 04:28 PM
W
16kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
The fish pictured are glassy sweepers. We find lots of these in the many caves at French Reef :)
Tropical Explorer: Woodys Friday May 1st 2015, 02:18 PM
NW
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Beautiful day for diving. Sunny skies, smiling divers, & tons of tropical fish.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Friday May 1st 2015, 12:45 PM
N
17kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Had the whole wreck to ourselves and a great group of divers!!!
Tropical Explorer: Sand Island Friday May 1st 2015, 10:52 AM
N
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Nurse sharks, eels, and a boat full of happy divers!

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Advanced Open Water

Refine your diving skills and introduces you to advanced diving under the supervision of an instructor. Includes 5 dives, two of which must be deep and navigation dives... With three elective adventure dives that you choose! Includes PADI e-code (retail of $240 by itself)

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Advanced Open Water

Your diving adventures continue... Whether you have just been certified, or have logged lots of dives, this course will teach you new skills, improve old ones and build confidence and awareness in scuba diving.

Plan out your Advanced Open Water diving:

In total, there are five dives needed to complete your Advanced Open Water certification, but there are two required dives: Navigation and Deep Dive. Both will take your knowledge and enthusiasm to a whole new level.

Typically, we do not have you complete your Deep Dive the first day, and will use Navigation and one of your chosen elective dives to begin the course. The elective dives are listed below, you will choose a total of 3 to complete your training into the Advanced Open Water Certification level.
- Core Dive #1: Navigation
  
  Builds your skills and confidence navigating under water with your compass.
- Core Dive #2: Deep Dive
  
  Teaches you all about the effects and precautions you must take when diving more than 60 feet.
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Nitrox Upgrade

A great option that can be added to any dive trip or package. Breathing less nitrogen means you can enjoy longer dives and shorter surface intervals. Upgrade includes the PADI online class e-code (retail value $232 alone!), 2 Nitrox tanks, and dive computer rental. (if needed)

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Nitrox (Enriched Air Diver)

The latest way to safely give you more time underwater is Enriched air. Better known as NITROX, this higher oxygen mix of diving gas can make you feel less fatigued and load less nitrogen while, in some cases, significantly increasing your bottom time.

The PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) course is PADI’s most popular specialty scuba course.

Why? Because scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives. If staying down longer and getting back in the water sooner sounds appealing, then don’t hesitate to become an enriched air diver.

If you’re a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 12 years old, you can enroll in the Enriched Air Diver Specialty course.
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Avelo Certification

Imagine a scuba set that's half the weight of your current one, yet gives you more bottom time. Imagine that scuba could provide the freedom and streamlined experience of freediving. Includes Avelo rental gear and e-code (retail value $200) for the online course.

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Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD)

The latest way to safely give you more time underwater is Enriched air. Better known as NITROX, this higher oxygen mix of diving gas can make you feel less fatigued and load less nitrogen while, in some cases, significantly increasing your bottom time.

Our course teaches divers everything they need to know to dive the Avelo System.

Here's what's included:

Online theory session (1-2 hours)

Our course builds on concepts you are familiar with from your open water theory and expands on topics that are relevant to Avelo and apply to divers at any level.

When completed, choose any of our dive centers to complete your water session. From the moment you successfully complete the theory session, you will have 90 days to complete the in water component. You can extend the 90 day limit by retaking the quizzes to make sure you are still familiar with all Avelo concepts.

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We know that sometimes travel plans change or other circumstances arise. We will be happy to refund you 100% any time you give us at least 24hrs notice prior to the date of the trip that you will be unable to join us. If you are a no-show on the day of the trip, or fail to notify us within the 24hr window, we will be unable to refund you and it will result in 100% of the trip fees being due.

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In order to participate on our dive trips, all divers must meet these minimum requirements:

Must be a certified diver from a recognized certification agency
Must have been diving within the preceding 2 years or will be required to complete a refresher class prior to the scheduled trip
Dives deeper than 60f/18m require Advanced Open Water (or equivalent) certification or documented proof of diving experience to that depth
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