November 2014 Diving Weather Reports

Tropical Adventure: Permit Ledges Saturday November 29th 2014, 03:17 PM
E
20kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny.
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Saturday November 29th 2014, 02:27 PM
NE
26kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Wind and waves picked up but there's lots of sun and divers are enjoying all the Benwood has to offer!
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Saturday November 29th 2014, 11:24 AM
N
15kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
The divers are having a wonderful time playing with reef sharks and nurse sharks on Molasses Reef this morning.
Tropical Adventure: Hole in the Wall Saturday November 29th 2014, 09:38 AM
N
16kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Friday November 28th 2014, 11:17 AM
N
15kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
25
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Friday November 28th 2014, 11:04 AM
N
21kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
The visibility is back and divers are seeing lots of marine life- turtles, stingrays, and sharks at coral canyons :)
Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Friday November 28th 2014, 10:40 AM
N
22kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
Air temp is a little chilly this AM but the water is still near 80 degrees F. Divers saw sharks, turtles, eels and conch.
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Thursday November 27th 2014, 09:40 AM
N
20kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Happy Thanksgiving from Molasses reef! The divers are working up a big appetite for a feast this afternoon:)
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Wednesday November 26th 2014, 03:18 PM
NW
17kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Turtle right next to the boat!
Tropical Odyssey: Pickles Reef Wednesday November 26th 2014, 11:18 AM
W
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: Fire Coral Cave Tuesday November 25th 2014, 03:47 PM
SE
18kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Not the best of conditions but there is still lots to see and new divers are getting certified!
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Monday November 24th 2014, 03:18 PM
S
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
What a great way to spend a Monday. No current, calm seas and decent visibility.
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Monday November 24th 2014, 02:00 PM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Epic conditions after a 3 day blow out! Great Viz and temp.
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Monday November 24th 2014, 10:31 AM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
The Duane was so nice we decided to do it twice! Divers are enjoying the sun on the surface interval. Great conditions!
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Monday November 24th 2014, 10:31 AM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
The Duane was so nice we decided to do it twice! Divers are enjoying the sun on the surface interval. Great conditions!
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Thursday November 20th 2014, 09:24 AM
NE
18kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Don't let the wind discourage you. The warm water is back and it has the vizability to match.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Tuesday November 18th 2014, 02:13 PM
NE
16kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Wednesday November 19th 2014, 10:37 AM
N
22kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Blustery day but the conditions are just fine in the water!
Tropical Odyssey: City of Washington Tuesday November 18th 2014, 02:13 PM
N
14kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Up north diving the wrecks!
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Tuesday November 18th 2014, 11:04 AM
W
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Divers enjoyed great conditions on the Spiegel today! Pictured is Dive Instructor Nikki.
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Tuesday November 18th 2014, 09:27 AM
S
4kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
25
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Monday November 17th 2014, 10:28 AM
S
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
25
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Definitely "sporty" this morning. But even with the limited visibility divers saw a handful of sharks, turtles and some big green eels.
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Monday November 17th 2014, 10:20 AM
S
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
W
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
A little bumpy on Molasses. Winds gusting at 16kts. Less than 30 ft. Viz.
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Monday November 17th 2014, 09:27 AM
SW
9kts
Wind Conditions
5-6 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
W
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Big swell and chop. Consistent winds. A nice November day.
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Sunday November 16th 2014, 03:07 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
W
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Sunday Funday on the reef!
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Sunday November 16th 2014, 02:56 PM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Turtles!
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Sunday November 16th 2014, 02:14 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
W
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Tropical Adventure and Tropical Odyssey at it again on North Molasses. Great Viz!
Tropical Adventure: French Reef Sunday November 16th 2014, 11:00 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Slow and steady rolling swells with consistent winds. Cooler waters and air temperature.
Tropical Adventure: Benwood Wreck Sunday November 16th 2014, 09:36 AM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Sunny and Breezy. Cool and nice. Easy like Sunday morning.
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Sunday November 16th 2014, 09:34 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Saturday November 15th 2014, 02:08 PM
NE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Going to see Jesus! Partly cloudy with a nice cool breeze.
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Saturday November 15th 2014, 10:55 AM
NE
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
No current and pretty god visibility on the big wreck this morning. Divers found the Goliath Groupers.
Tropical Adventure: Eagle Ray Alley Saturday November 15th 2014, 09:29 AM
NE
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny with a nice breeze.
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Friday November 14th 2014, 02:06 PM
NE
1kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Lots of life out on the reef today!
Tropical Voyager: Christ Statue Friday November 14th 2014, 10:07 AM
N
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
The conditions are perfect and the mooring balls are filling up fast!
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Friday November 14th 2014, 09:11 AM
N
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
If your not here yet, you should be on the way!
Tropical Odyssey: Eagle Ray Alley Thursday November 13th 2014, 04:16 PM
NE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: Winch Hole Thursday November 13th 2014, 11:07 AM
N
13kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Nice morning on the reef! Divers saw a reef shark near the winch and are now looking around for spotted eagle rays on Aquarium.
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Thursday November 13th 2014, 10:30 AM
NE
7kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Goliath groupers on the wreck!
Tropical Voyager: USCGC Duane Thursday November 13th 2014, 09:25 AM
N
10kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Moderate
Current
From Captain Corbin:
It's a near shore type of morning.
Tropical Odyssey: Permit Ledges Wednesday November 12th 2014, 03:09 PM
NE
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny. Turtles all over the place today
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Wednesday November 12th 2014, 11:15 AM
NE
5kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Beautiful...
Tropical Odyssey: Woodys Wednesday November 12th 2014, 09:37 AM
N
9kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Drift dive!
Tropical Odyssey: Woodys Wednesday November 12th 2014, 09:37 AM
N
9kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Drift dive!
Tropical Odyssey: Woodys Wednesday November 12th 2014, 09:37 AM
N
9kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Drift dive!
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Wednesday November 12th 2014, 09:19 AM
N
9kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
S
Moderate
Current
From Captain Corbin:
North wind, south current. Breezy and cool with miles of visibility.
Tropical Adventure: Winch Hole Tuesday November 11th 2014, 06:39 PM
NW
15kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Gorgeous sunset!!!
Tropical Adventure: ChristmasTree Cave Tuesday November 11th 2014, 11:09 AM
N
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Gorgeous day on the water. Dive guide Rachel led divers on a tour of the caves on French Reef!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Tuesday November 11th 2014, 10:41 AM
NW
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
No current and a little murky on the wreck this morning, but everyone had a great dive. The Goliath groupers were a big hit!
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Monday November 10th 2014, 03:56 PM
SW
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Cool breeze, warm water.
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Monday November 10th 2014, 02:02 PM
SW
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Perfect conditions for the statue!
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Monday November 10th 2014, 11:24 AM
N
12kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Awesome conditions on the Duane and a fun drift of the deep part of Molasses. Captain Jordan and Rebreather Instructor Chance pictured on the Diver platform.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Sunday November 9th 2014, 09:13 AM
S
17kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Saturday November 8th 2014, 03:30 PM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Flat calm still.
Tropical Voyager: Drift Molasses Saturday November 8th 2014, 11:52 AM
NE
1kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Gorgeous morning for a drift and a visit to Aquarium, one of the captains favorite sites!
Tropical Odyssey: Hole in the Wall Saturday November 8th 2014, 10:31 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Moderate
Current
From Captain Dean:
Flat calm with no wind. A bit of current but otherwise perfect dive conditions.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Saturday November 8th 2014, 09:42 AM
N
1kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Great conditions!
Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Friday November 7th 2014, 11:11 AM
NW
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
Almost flat calm with no current today. Divers saw sharks & turtles and tons of fish.
Tropical Voyager: USCGC Duane Friday November 7th 2014, 09:44 AM
NW
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Bull Sharks! Nice morning for a double dip on the Duane. The current is a little stronger on the wreck, but nice visibility and some big critters were reported by our divers.
Tropical Voyager: USCGC Duane Friday November 7th 2014, 09:44 AM
NW
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Bull Sharks! Nice morning for a double dip on the Duane. The current is a little stronger on the wreck, but nice visibility and some big critters were reported by our divers.
Tropical Adventure: Eagle Ray Alley Friday November 7th 2014, 09:24 AM
N
7kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny and calm.
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Thursday November 6th 2014, 02:18 PM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain George:
A nice afternoon on the water! Is nice to get out after a couple of windy days. Visibility is not the best, but not bad after several days of wind.
Tropical Voyager: Sand Island Thursday November 6th 2014, 02:12 PM
NE
5kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
E
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Great afternoon for Instructor Training!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Thursday November 6th 2014, 09:34 AM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Odyssey: ChristmasTree Cave Monday November 3rd 2014, 03:19 PM
NE
22kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
Starting to get a little sporty out here. A little choppy with limited visibility due to high winds.
Tropical Adventure: Sand Island Monday November 3rd 2014, 02:35 PM
NE
20kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
SE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
A bit sporty this afternoon. Our hearty IDC candidates are getting some real world experience today. Everyone is doing a great job!
Tropical Odyssey: French Twist Sunday November 2nd 2014, 09:56 AM
N
18kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: North Star Saturday November 1st 2014, 10:02 AM
NW
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain D.J.:
Very nice day. Water is a little green but clean. Dolphin swam by and we have lots of 1st time divers this morning having great dives.
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Saturday November 1st 2014, 09:33 AM
NW
3kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny.

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