Conditions sometimes change unexpectedly, so you should study the conditions in person and check the latest weather reports before deciding whether to get into the water. Dive date, site, visibility, entryexit waves, surge, temperature, current, diver. In marathon and throughout the florida keys, the dive captains talk on the radio as they are underway to get best information as to where the best visibility and best water is located. Ask 10 people after a dive what they think the visibility was, and youll get 9 different answers. And btw, there are no secret dive sites in monterey. Nice conditions this morning made two dives here one north of the point and one about one mile south, lots of small greenlinks couple different rock fish nice day here today. How to interpret monterey dive conditions discussion in norcal started by bogie, mar 6, 2010. The links below will help you check the current and forecast conditions for your next. Guided scuba diving tours and scuba training courses in. How to interpret monterey dive conditions discussion in. Determine if there are any conditions present that might cause a change in visibility, such as building wind, changing tides, or threatening weather.
Monterey bay swell conditions dive conditions weather conditions can change rapidly, so call our dive conditions line at 8316571020 to hear the latest updates we have received from local divers. The north coast region is renowned for lush, moist forests of the worlds tallest trees, coastal bluffs, secluded coves and wildlife areas. Monterey s best known for its famous aquarium as depicted in star trek iv 1 and flotilla of adorable sea otters who are regularly visible from shore, but its also a dive spot familiar to enthusiasts along the west coast. An incident happened during the dive, so i thought i would report it here for future references and in an attempt to learn lessons from it. Waves can be very powerful, and should only be attempted by experienced divers, when conditions are marginal. Below are current and forecasted conditions for the monterey bay area. Us navy fnmoc north pacific wave action model this is a very good model that uses data from satellites, local buoys, and navel ship observations to predict wave heights. Monterey dive conditions below are current and forecasted conditions for the monterey bay area. Edward moreno is reissuing his shelter in place order that went into effect on wednesday, march 18th, with added restrictions. Her love of scuba diving and helping people learn how to dive was present in every class. She is a patient and engaged instructor with a wonderful sense of humor and humility. Dive in and explore the mbnms welcome to the sanctuary.
While water temperatures sometimes hit the 60 degree range, they are usually closer to 50. The coastal data information program cdip provides experimental wave forecast models conditions. Monterey is full of amazing places to scuba dive and some of the most gorgeous spots can be accessed from the beach. Visibility for scuba diving visibility is one of the most subjective aspects of diving. Most follow the rocks straight out to deeper water, which can be over 200 deep within diving range on the north side.
Remember that vertical visibility is normally better than horizontal, so dont overestimate. We have large capacity banks for both air and nitrox 32, so can fill on demand. Check the current conditions for monterey, va for the day ahead, with radar, hourly, and up to the minute forecasts. In our first open water dive the conditions in monterey were really poor visibility.
Hawaii snorkel, scubaand dive report april 78, 2020. Monterey dive reports is a site for northern california scuba divers. Is the visibility sufficient to fulfill your dive objective and plan. Dive in and explore the mbnms monterey bay national marine. Marine forecast for south florida diving south florida regional radar. Also, the sdi nightlimited visibility diver certification counts towards a single specialty rating to achieve the sdi advanced diver development program. The coastal data information program cdip specializes in wave measurement, swell modeling and forecasting, and the analysis of coastal environment data. The waves were especially rough, and the weight and surface area of our dive gear made getting past them out to open water difficult. Dive site conditions in the skills section you learned that a site assessment should be conducted as soon as you arrive at a dive site.
Our friendly staff can fill your tanks while you wait. We got lucky on day one with relatively calm currents and good visibility, but day two wasnt so kind. However, recently i returned to monterey with my friend julie to dive some of my old favorite spotsmonastery beach was one of them. I went diving to point lobos with three friends recently. On the way to your next dive, stop by aquarius dive shop for all of your air and nitrox fills. Assessing conditions resources dive training magazine. Despite its cold water, scuba divers flock to the underwater reserve in their wet suits and dry suits to enter the domain of. This demo version will allow you to create and run a high school 6 or 11 dive event with up to 3 divers. The vis, colorful flora and fauna, and good weather conditions make the breakwater and two other spots ideal for firsttimers diving monterey bay. Deep water close to shore means great visibility because of the absence of swells. C water and one to three meters five to 10 feet visibility at the breakwater.
In most cases, its a matter of feet not in terms of. Visibility software hr recruiting and training management. Us naval oceanographic office southern california wave action model this is a very good model that uses data from satellites, local buoys, and navel ship observations to predict wave heights. This view covers all of the north and central pacific ocean icluding the coasts of asia, north america, central america, to the a. Dive sites in monterey carmel can be radically different from each other and so it is important to pick a site that interes. You may wish to try the new world site selection map. Monterey weather ndbc national data buoy center nws forecast ndbc recent data for buoy 46042 cdip wave model nowcast. Typically visibility in monterey ranges from 1525 feet, and 20 45 feet in carmel. The best time to dive monterey is autumn and early winter. This provides you with the opportunity to evaluate the sites conditions and determine if they are favorable for diving. Mar 01, 2012 yes, diving in monterey carmel can be absolutely gorgeous and very fun, depending on where you dive and your comfort level. Two weeks out from our dive date, i was having a hard time finding a boat with openings.
Whether you are tying to find out tomorrows weather forecast, where to dive. Monterey scuba board offers divers of the monterey bay area with forums, photo galleries, dive conditions, site descriptions, and marine life identification guides. Once you go underwater, youll enjoy 10 to 30 feet of visibility. Our nitrox fill station uses preblended enriched air. The oceans conditions were no less forgiving than its temperature. In some areas, depths can ramp up to 300 feet just a few hundred yards from shore.
Visibility software provides applicant tracking and training management solutions that improve the applicant process, employee engagement and retention. Forecasting dive conditions has always been a tough assignment. I dont dive the north coast at all, so i have absolutely no way way of validating this. At its deepest point, the sanctuary reaches more than two miles below the surface in the monterey canyon. Visibility can be incredible, but you must watch and be wary of surf conditions. This view covers from north of pt, arguello down into mexico, all eight of the channel islands, tanner, cortes, farnsworth, and osborne banks. Our two primary software solutions cyber recruiter applicant tracking ats and cyber train training management tms help clients gain a competitive recruiting and training edge to help find and retain the best talent. Yes, diving in monterey carmel can be absolutely gorgeous and very fun, depending on where you dive and your comfort level. First and foremost, it can get you home in the fog. These are the top dive sites for visibility and clear water in the caribbean, pacific, usa and more from scuba divings top 100. Dive club pacific scuba divers for all bay area divers. The only dive scheduling software you need to manage your dive boat.
Montereys hilly shaded relief accuracy is courtesy of usgs digital elevation models, and the new ocean depth bathymetry is from noaa data. While this isnt a dive site, it provides a glimpse of what waves may be like inside the bay. Monterey buoy 156 the minimalist theme designed by. Please make sure to evaluate the dive conditions from several reliable sources before heading out, and carefully evaluate conditions at the dive site before entering the water.
California scuba diving marine weather and ocean conditions. From the pristine beaches and coves of carmel by the sea and monterey bay, the coastline includes numerous dive locations north of san francisco, all the way to mendocino and crescent city. Dive sites lets cut to the chase, and then come back to the technogeek gps stuff. Noaa wave predictors are often overconservative and do not reflect the actual wave forecast in protected bays such as monterey. With 6,094 square statute miles 4,601 nmi2 of water and 276 miles of coastline there is no shortage of areas to snorkel or dive in the monterey bay national marine sanctuary. Information about monterey scuba diving for those interested in getting. Divers can share their experiences with other divers in the dive report community. Monterey, cas morning weather forecast for today and the next 15 days.
Noaa forecast monterey buoy 156 the minimalist theme designed by the minimalist. This demo version can be turned into the full retail version of the program without further downloads. Monterey county dive reports public group facebook. Please note that we do not have control over the pages for which we have links below.
Monterey county health office reissues shelter in place order with added restrictions monterey county health officer dr. Find more of the best places to dive in the world, plus dive travel and trips. Diving safety program california department of fish and. Eager to get in the water, we hastily checked the conditions and began our south side entry. He showed photos of many divesites, in both calm and rough diving conditions. Monterey dive conditions california diver magazine. Bay area scuba divers enjoy most of their diving in the monterey area, which is in close proximity to most major cities along the peninsula. Aug 11, 2017 i have been working hard all summer to go from software engineering zero to hero, but in the wise words of my internship mentor, mike. Weather conditions can change rapidly, so call our dive conditions line at 8316571020 to hear the latest updates we have received from local divers. Hocker presented an excellent program on the divesites of monterey. Visibility varies from site to site, but averages 20 to 30 feet most of the year, with. I was trained in the tropics so monterey diving was definitely more challenging.
This is rachel, a software engineering intern here at mbari. I havent gone diving in monterey since i was a kid and that was from breakwater cove with my very experienced father so i wanted to do a boat dive with a guide to ensure an enjoyable experience. Monterey sea conditions at a glance south valley internet. On the way to this area past several whales heading north great site. Looking for the best diving conditions in the world. Monterey bay forecast pigeon point to point pinos forecast. I guess i had been pretty lucky because i always entered and exited in one piece. Data information program cdip provides experimental wave forecast models. Since 2000, scubaboard has been the place to go for internet based.
Best dive boat, captain, and crew in monterey bar none ive been diving the beach hopper for the last 1. Pacific scuba divers scuba diving weather conditions with. Monterey bay aquarium dsl and up only hopkins marine station beach resort monterey looking at wharf ii. Side 1 of frankos dive map of monterey shows the monterey peninsula and point lobos state reserve in fabulous green shaded relief as they jut out into stunning and true ocean blue canyon topography. If youve ever had trouble interpreting the swell model, asked a group of exiting divers about visibility, or just want more resources to find the best spot, then this site was built for you.
All work and no play does not make a good software engineer. As for how long it will take to get certified, typical certification programs. Last week, an opportunity arose for me to dive inside the kelp forest exhibit at the monterey. Check the current conditions for monterey, va for the. Sdi nightlimited visibility diver sdi tdi erdi pfi. Upon installation you will have a demo version valid for 30 days. How to interpret monterey dive conditions scubaboard.
The national data buoy center ndbc provedes buoy data fro monterey. Visibility software is a leading provider of applicant tracking and training management software. Monterey dive conditions aquatic dreams scuba center. Southern california diving conditions home facebook. The diving safety program dsp provides oversight of compressed gas diving activities conducted by the california department of fish and wildlife cdfw. Diver planning resources the national data buoy center ndbc provedes buoy data fro monterey, provides current wave models, and wave model forecasts. Mary jo, derek, josh, keith, bob, kim, and alex always made me feel safe and were always ready to assist when i needed it. Hawaii snorkel and scuba diving report brought to you by maui weather today. Illuminating facts about an unclear situation whats the difference between a great dive and a mediocre dive. Back to the thread at hand north monastery had a good 10 meters of visibility even more, near the splash rock yesterday. This group is for dive reports, conditions reports, lost gear and alerts of events open to the entire. This page is an open forum for divers to keep one another informed about local diving conditions and other information which. I have been working hard all summer to go from software engineering zero to hero, but in the wise words of my internship mentor, mike. Winter can be exceptionally good, if you can catch a calm day, as this tends to be the stormy season.
Dive in and explore the mbnms monterey bay national. We post relevant dive conditions such as visibility, surf, and water temperature, and provide a summary write up in order to help snorkelers, scuba divers, and freedivers get wet at the right time. Aquarius dive shop has been in continuous operation since 1970 and is a pillar of the monterey dive scene. Due to seasonal upwelling, spring and summer tend to be the times of colder water temperatures and poorer visibility. Dive at night and in limited visibility conditions they were exposed to during training. Last week, an opportunity arose for me to dive inside the kelp forest exhibit at the monterey bay aquarium. Typically visibility in monterey ranges from 1525 feet, and 2045 feet in carmel. To help us and every other diver we have assembled a group of web links to assist you in looking at the conditions in monterey bay and carmel bay. The bay area turns out to be quite hostile in terms of dive conditions, so its common for dive shops around here. Bamboo reef scuba diving centers monterey 2020 all you.
Switch to compact mobileoriented website www tide and current predictor. Below are some weather links to help you determine the dive conditions. Monterey bay national marine sanctuary spans 5,322 square miles of ocean, stretching along 300 miles of coastline. If you are using a mobile device, try the simplified site. Our first dive today on dalis wall move far out to depth 65 feet down about 42 minutes. Lured by the unique beauty of the kelp forest and underwater canyon, divers also appreciate the good visibility and safe conditions. It can also help you find dive sites, in the fog, at night, and even on a clear day. This webcam provides a view of conditions in front of the aquarium. Please make sure to evaluate the dive conditions from several reliable sources before. We are proud to have been approved as a padi 5star instructor development center and offer recreational dive training at all levels from beginning open water through padi idc staff instructor, including specialty instructor and efr instructor. Local dive conditions, surf report and huge savings via secure shopcart call 80034scuba and talk to our professionally trained scuba instructors about gear or scuba questions. Northern california is considered cold water diving, and the underwater temperature is. Dive report is for scuba divers to find the best time of year to go to hundreds of dive locations world wide. Famous for its kelp forest and abundance of marine mammal life, monterey is host to a variety of captivating species a natural draw for divers and ocean enthusiasts from around the world.