August 2020 Diving Weather Reports

Tropical Odyssey: Sand Island Monday August 31st 2020, 02:56 PM
E
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
100+
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Michelle A:
Perfect day
Tropical Legend: City of Washington Monday August 31st 2020, 02:20 PM
S
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Stunning visibility here today. Open water students and DSD’s having fun.
Tropical Odyssey: USCGC Duane Monday August 31st 2020, 10:52 AM
E
1kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
100+
feet
Visibility
NE
Heavy
Current
From Captain Michelle A:
Drift bow to stern
Tropical Serenity: Molasses Reef Monday August 31st 2020, 10:36 AM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Nikita Ma:
Beautiful day to dive Molasses Reef!
Santana: Spiegel Grove Monday August 31st 2020, 09:21 AM
NE
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Greg St:
Best dive conditions you can ask for - Spiegel Grove kinda day!
Tropical Legend: Hole in the Wall Monday August 31st 2020, 09:01 AM
S
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
Another spectacular day on the reef. More sharks and Eagle Rays!
Tropical Legend: Sand Island Sunday August 30th 2020, 11:33 AM
E
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Michelle A :-(
Tropical Voyager: Benwood Wreck Sunday August 30th 2020, 10:46 AM
SW
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
First dive on French was stunning! Now at the Benwood enjoying another beautiful dive!
Tropical Serenity: Eagle Ray Alley Sunday August 30th 2020, 09:13 AM
S
7kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Beautiful viz on Molasses Reef this morning.
Tropical Serenity: Snapper Ledge Saturday August 29th 2020, 07:59 PM
S
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Beautiful on the reef tonight. Snapper Ledge ROCKS!
Santana: ChristmasTree Cave Saturday August 29th 2020, : PM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
There is nothing like a night dive on French Reef!! Beautiful!!
Tropical Legend: French Reef Saturday August 29th 2020, 03:43 PM
SE
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Awesome afternoon and a great rescue course taking place!
Tropical Serenity: Snapper Ledge Saturday August 29th 2020, 03:22 PM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Eagle Rays literally flying out of the water....so cool
Tropical Legend: Sand Island Saturday August 29th 2020, 11:11 AM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
SE
Slight
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Have a great group of divers enjoying the StagHorn coral here at sand island. Beautiful day.
Tropical Serenity: Eagle Ray Alley Saturday August 29th 2020, 10:39 AM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
Beautiful here today. Course Directors training instructors We have an IDC running twice a month.
Tropical Destiny: USCGC Duane Saturday August 29th 2020, 09:33 AM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
Beautiful morning on the Duane! Bluewater, bull sharks!
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Saturday August 29th 2020, 09:26 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Nice day out on Molasses Reef. Snorkelers enjoying the bird’s eye view of the reef.
Tropical Serenity: Pickles Reef Friday August 28th 2020, 03:37 PM
SE
9kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Beautiful day out on Pickles. Snorkelers and divers seeing loads on the reef.
Tropical Legend: Fire Coral Cave Friday August 28th 2020, 10:43 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Nikita Ma:
Great visibility on Molasses Reef!!
Tropical Serenity: ChristmasTree Cave Friday August 28th 2020, 09:42 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Loads of turtles spotted on the surface
Santana: Eagle Ray Alley Friday August 28th 2020, 09:39 AM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
Beautiful morning on Molasses. Lots of turtles 🐢
Tropical Adventure: Pickles Reef Friday August 28th 2020, 09:15 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SE
None
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Beautiful day at Pickles, great visibility and a great group of divers!
Santana: Snapper Ledge Thursday August 27th 2020, 04:02 PM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Beautiful at Snapper with adaptive divers
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Thursday August 27th 2020, 10:23 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Nikita Ma:
Nice day to dive Bewood Wreck!
Tropical Serenity: North Star Thursday August 27th 2020, 10:20 AM
SE
6kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
AOW class having fun. Great Vis. Sharks, turtles and Cudas.
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Thursday August 27th 2020, 09:21 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Nice day out on Molasses Reef. Turtles hanging out with crew topside!
Tropical Legend: French Reef Wednesday August 26th 2020, 02:09 PM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alison:
Pretty water on French reef this afternoon! Milkiness is starting to clear up on other sites as well. 😁
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Saturday August 22nd 2020, 09:05 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Lou H:
Gettin’ her done! Get the dives in before the storm!😎
Tropical Serenity: Permit Ledges Friday August 21st 2020, 03:06 PM
SE
17kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
A bit sloppy out here on the reef today... the wind has picked up since the AM trip
Tropical Serenity: French Twist Friday August 21st 2020, 03:05 PM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Beautiful morning!
Tropical Adventure: Spanish Anchor Friday August 21st 2020, 02:02 PM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Seas have picked up a bit, still have nice blue water with good Viz.
Tropical Legend: Snapper Ledge Friday August 21st 2020, 11:01 AM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Michelle A :-(
Santana: Conch Ledge Thursday August 20th 2020, 03:20 PM
S
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Divers and snorkelers seeing turtles, sharks, rays, eels!
Tropical Odyssey: ChristmasTree Cave Thursday August 20th 2020, 02:27 PM
S
13kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
What a nice day to dive!!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Thursday August 20th 2020, 10:50 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
100+
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
A little bit of current but great viz.
Santana: North Star Thursday August 20th 2020, 09:23 AM
S
12kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Beautiful morning out on Molasses Reef. Juvenile flying fish spotted on the surface.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Wednesday August 19th 2020, 10:44 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Great day to dive!!
Santana: Snapper Ledge Tuesday August 18th 2020, 03:59 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
It’s a hot one out here. Beautiful conditions, and some awesome training taking place. Looking forward to getting more PADI pros out into the world!
Tropical Legend: ChristmasTree Cave Tuesday August 18th 2020, 10:30 AM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Nikita Ma:
Great day to explore French Reef!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Tuesday August 18th 2020, 10:09 AM
E
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain George:
Had a moderate current at the start of the dive that slacked off. Everyone did a great job and has a very nice dive.
Santana: ChristmasTree Cave Tuesday August 18th 2020, 09:17 AM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
E
Slight
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Awesome day for some training. We have new instructors and Captains joining us at RRDC completing their introductory training. Come by and say hi!
Tropical Destiny: Molasses Deep Tuesday August 18th 2020, 09:07 AM
NE
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Great day to do a drift.
Tropical Legend: City of Washington Monday August 17th 2020, 02:31 PM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: City of Washington was a schooner turned steamship was built in 1877 with two masts and a small engine. She had three decks, a length of 320 feet, and a 38-foot beam. City of Washington transported both passengers and freight between New York, Cuba, Panama and Mexico.
Tropical Destiny: Christ Statue Monday August 17th 2020, 02:33 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Great afternoon for both Divers and Snorkelers!
Tropical Legend: City of Washington Monday August 17th 2020, 02:31 PM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: City of Washington was a schooner turned steamship was built in 1877 with two masts and a small engine. She had three decks, a length of 320 feet, and a 38-foot beam. City of Washington transported both passengers and freight between New York, Cuba, Panama and Mexico.
Tropical Destiny: Spiegel Grove Monday August 17th 2020, 10:07 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
N
Moderate
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
It’s HOT without any airflow, but the viz is super fantastic.
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Monday August 17th 2020, 09:48 AM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Shark skin feels like sandpaper!
Tropical Odyssey: USCGC Duane Monday August 17th 2020, 09:07 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
SE
Slight
Current
From Captain Nikita Ma:
Beautiful day and great conditions on the USCGC Duane!
Tropical Destiny: Christ Statue Sunday August 16th 2020, 02:22 PM
S
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alison:
What a pretty day at Christ of the Abyss!
Tropical Serenity: Hole in the Wall Sunday August 16th 2020, 11:06 AM
E
2kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
E
Heavy
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Michelle A :-(
Tropical Destiny: Spiegel Grove Sunday August 16th 2020, 09:46 AM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alison:
Got skunked on the Duane, but having an epic dive on the Spiegel Grove this morning!
Tropical Explorer: Molasses Deep Sunday August 16th 2020, 09:27 AM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain D.J.:
Wow. Drift dive on deep molasses! Picture from the surface of 90ft of water!
Tropical Legend: Benwood Wreck Sunday August 16th 2020, 09: AM
E
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
E
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Turtles also have a lower shell called a plastron.
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Saturday August 15th 2020, 03:48 PM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
25
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Alison:
French Reef is MAGNIFIQUE today!!
Tropical Odyssey: USCGC Duane Saturday August 15th 2020, 10:21 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alison:
Got skunked on Spiegel Grove, but the Duane is gorgeous this morning!!
Tropical Explorer: Christ Statue Friday August 14th 2020, 09:16 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Nice morning
Tropical Destiny: Christ Statue Thursday August 13th 2020, 03:44 PM
SE
9kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Calming down beautifully out here this afternoon :)
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Thursday August 13th 2020, 02:39 PM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain George:
Wind and waves have picked up a little. But nice vis and no current is making for a nice day
Tropical Legend: Permit Ledges Thursday August 13th 2020, 02:19 PM
SE
9kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Alison:
We must have seen 12-15 Spotted Eagle Rays today, including two that jumped 8 feet out of the water!!! CRAZY COOL!!!
Santana: Eagle Ray Alley Thursday August 13th 2020, 02:06 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Great white sharks eat 11 tons of food a year while the average human eats closer to half a ton of food each year.
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Thursday August 13th 2020, 09:19 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
SE
Slight
Current
From Captain Nikita Ma:
Great conditions under the surface on Spiegel Grove!
Tropical Destiny: USCGC Duane Thursday August 13th 2020, 09:19 AM
SE
17kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Where did our summer conditions go? Hope they return soon!
Tropical Legend: Winch Hole Thursday August 13th 2020, 09:11 AM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alison:
A little lumpy, but nice underwater this morning!
Tropical Destiny: Banana Patch Wednesday August 12th 2020, 03:57 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alison:
Banana Patch is beautiful today!!
Tropical Odyssey: Conch Wall Wednesday August 12th 2020, 03:01 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Good Viz, but very little current for our drift dive
Tropical Odyssey: Conch Wall Wednesday August 12th 2020, 03:01 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Good Viz, but very little current for our drift dive
Tropical Odyssey: USCGC Bibb Wednesday August 12th 2020, 09:00 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
100+
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain George:
Beautiful blue blue water and no current. Goliath Grouper hanging out for a photo op!!
Tropical Serenity: Spiegel Grove Wednesday August 12th 2020, 09:30 AM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain D.J.:
Divers on the surface say they can see the wreck from there, should be a great dive!
Tropical Destiny: Spanish Anchor Wednesday August 12th 2020, 09:26 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
Beautiful diving this morning on Spanish anchor! Loads of critters!
Tropical Serenity: Molasses Reef Tuesday August 11th 2020, 08:16 PM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Spectacular sunset!
Tropical Destiny: Fire Coral Cave Tuesday August 11th 2020, 08:01 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
Wow!! What a perfect evening for a night dive!!
Tropical Serenity: Molasses Reef Tuesday August 11th 2020, 02:22 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Students are having a blast on Molasses. Chamber of commerce conditions, out here today!
Tropical Destiny: Hole in the Wall Tuesday August 11th 2020, 02:07 PM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alison:
It is GORGEOUS on Molasses Reef today!! Sharks, eels, rays, and fish, fish, fish!!
Tropical Explorer: Benwood Wreck Tuesday August 11th 2020, 10:22 AM
E
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: A group of jellyfish is called a smack!
Tropical Destiny: USCGC Duane Tuesday August 11th 2020, 09:29 AM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
100+
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Alison:
THIS IS WHY WE LIVE HERE!!! 😁 Blue, blue water, no current, perfect diving conditions!
Tropical Serenity: Snapper Ledge Tuesday August 11th 2020, 09:11 AM
SE
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Great day for some AOW training!
Tropical Explorer: Permit Ledges Sunday August 9th 2020, 02:23 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Beautifully day in and on the water.
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Sunday August 9th 2020, 10:44 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Nice day for a double dip!!!!!
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Sunday August 9th 2020, 10:44 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Nice day for a double dip!!!!!
Tropical Voyager: Fire Coral Cave Sunday August 9th 2020, 09:31 AM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
What a beautiful day to dive on Molasses Reef!! Sharks, eels, loads of fish!!
Tropical Adventure: Benwood Wreck Sunday August 9th 2020, 09:18 AM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: According to the World Register of Marine Species there are now 240,470 accepted species, but this is believed to be just a small proportion of the species that exist, with new marine life being discovered everyday.
Tropical Serenity: Benwood Wreck Saturday August 8th 2020, 08:15 PM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alison:
Western storms make for a beautiful sunset on a night dive!
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Saturday August 8th 2020, 04:43 PM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Michelle A :-(
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Saturday August 8th 2020, 03:30 PM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
So nice we are going to do the Spiegel again!!!! Blue blue water, sunny skies and light current this afternoon
Tropical Serenity: Christ Statue Saturday August 8th 2020, 03:02 PM
E
9kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
Stunning water at Christ of the Abyss today!!
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Saturday August 8th 2020, 10:44 AM
E
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
100+
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Michelle A :-(
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Saturday August 8th 2020, 10:43 AM
E
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
100+
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Michelle A :-(
Tropical Voyager: Fire Coral Cave Saturday August 8th 2020, 10:27 AM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
A gorgeous day on Molasses Reef! Come diving!
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Friday August 7th 2020, 03:20 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: The oldest known sea turtle fossils date back about 150 million years, making them some of the oldest creatures on Earth.
Tropical Explorer: USCGC Bibb Friday August 7th 2020, 02:48 PM
S
14kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Awesome day to double dip on the wrecks
Tropical Serenity: Winch Hole Friday August 7th 2020, 02:48 PM
E
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Michelle A :-(
Tropical Adventure: Snapper Ledge Friday August 7th 2020, 10:58 AM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Alison:
What a beautiful day for diving!!
Santana: North Star Friday August 7th 2020, 09:23 AM
E
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Beautiful out here today!!
Tropical Serenity: Winch Hole Thursday August 6th 2020, 08:16 PM
S
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Perfect summer night dive. Amazing conditions.
Tropical Adventure: French Reef Thursday August 6th 2020, 03:52 PM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Michelle A :-(
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Thursday August 6th 2020, 03: PM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
N
Moderate
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Michelle A :-(
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Thursday August 6th 2020, 03:51 PM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
N
Moderate
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Michelle A :-(
Tropical Odyssey: Spanish Anchor Thursday August 6th 2020, 02:12 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
It is busy and beautiful on Molasses Reef today!!
Tropical Serenity: Woodys Thursday August 6th 2020, 01:58 PM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
A stunning Key Largo afternoon
Tropical Serenity: Fire Coral Cave Thursday August 6th 2020, 09:14 AM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Absolutely stunning morning on Molasses!
Tropical Explorer: Molasses Reef Thursday August 6th 2020, 09:06 AM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Like their cousin the shark, stingrays do not have bones, their skeletons are instead made of cartilage.
Tropical Destiny: USCGC Duane Thursday August 6th 2020, 09:07 AM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Going to do a double on the Duane it is so nice!!!!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Thursday August 6th 2020, 09:01 AM
E
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
Flat calm seas on the Spiegel Grove today...SWEET!!
Tropical Serenity: ChristmasTree Cave Wednesday August 5th 2020, 02:06 PM
S
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
French Reef is MAGNIFIQUE today!! Ooh la la!!
Tropical Serenity: ChristmasTree Cave Wednesday August 5th 2020, 02:06 PM
S
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
French Reef is MAGNIFIQUE today!! Ooh la la!!
Santana: French Reef Wednesday August 5th 2020, 10:34 AM
S
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Michelle A :-(
Tropical Destiny: Benwood Wreck Wednesday August 5th 2020, 10: AM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Benwood is always a good second diver.
Tropical Destiny: Spiegel Grove Wednesday August 5th 2020, 10:21 AM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Another super day on the Spiegle!! With a Bull Shark to top it all!!!
Tropical Serenity: Sand Island Wednesday August 5th 2020, 10:13 AM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
Beautiful day on Sand Island! Great conditions for a photography class, going on now!
Tropical Explorer: Benwood Wreck Wednesday August 5th 2020, 08:58 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: There are rivers and lakes that have been discovered on the ocean floors.
Tropical Legend: ChristmasTree Cave Tuesday August 4th 2020, 1:05 PM
S
11kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Michelle A :-(
Tropical Legend: ChristmasTree Cave Tuesday August 4th 2020, 1:05 PM
S
11kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Michelle A :-(
Tropical Serenity: Christ Statue Tuesday August 4th 2020, 03:52 PM
S
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: The Christ Statue was a gift from Cressi and was submerged into 20ft of water on August 25th, 1965.
Tropical Destiny: Eagle Ray Alley Tuesday August 4th 2020, 02:52 PM
SW
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Nice day on the reef!!! Calm, good viz and no current!!!
Tropical Destiny: Eagle Ray Alley Tuesday August 4th 2020, 02:52 PM
SW
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Nice day on the reef!!! Calm, good viz and no current!!!
Santana: Snapper Ledge Tuesday August 4th 2020, 02:52 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Awesome day with CRF!
Tropical Destiny: Benwood Wreck Tuesday August 4th 2020, 10:20 AM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Benwood today with the group Scuba Monkeys!!! Great time and conditions.
Tropical Destiny: Benwood Wreck Tuesday August 4th 2020, 10:20 AM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Benwood today with the group Scuba Monkeys!!! Great time and conditions.
Tropical Destiny: Benwood Wreck Tuesday August 4th 2020, 10:20 AM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Benwood today with the group Scuba Monkeys!!! Great time and conditions.
Tropical Destiny: USCGC Duane Tuesday August 4th 2020, 10:20 AM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Nice day on the Duane to do a wreck class!!!
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Tuesday August 4th 2020, 09:35 AM
S
14kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
N
Moderate
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Beautiful day for some mate training! Should be a nice hot one, here in KL!
Tropical Serenity: Snapper Ledge Tuesday August 4th 2020, 09:12 AM
S
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Hammerhead sharks are one of the few species that actually gets tan! The more time they spend in the shallows, the darker they get!
Tropical Legend: Spanish Anchor Monday August 3rd 2020, 02:42 PM
SW
12kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alison:
Gorgeous dives this afternoon!! Visibility is amazing!!
Tropical Odyssey: Eagle Ray Alley Monday August 3rd 2020, 02:17 PM
SW
11kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Great day to dive Mo.
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Monday August 3rd 2020, 09:22 AM
SW
11kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
What a nice day to dive the Spiegle!!! Going to do a double!!
Tropical Legend: Fire Coral Cave Monday August 3rd 2020, 09:19 AM
SW
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alison:
Wow! What hurricane? It is beautiful out here!
Tropical Adventure: Benwood Wreck Sunday August 2nd 2020, 02:09 PM
SW
17kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Ye:
Nice day to dive!! Little windy but seas are small today.

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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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Must be a certified diver from a recognized certification agency
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