Grand Bahamas Late March Water Temp

[hutterw]

[FONT=&quot]I will be diving in Grand Bahamas in late March. Does anyone have any insight to the average water and air temperatures for this time of year?[/FONT]

 

[Tavi]

A few years ago I was there in Late April. Water temp was 75f. March will probably be 2 or 3 degrees cooler.

We spend 2 weeks in Grand Bahama each Fall.

I highly recomend Grand Bahama Scuba

Fred and Melinda do an awesome job of making sure that you have safe, fun, and enjoyable dives!!

Have a great trip!!

 

[Darnold9999]

2nd Grand Bahama Scuba - quite enjoyed the diving last month.

 

[ravenfish]

Just got back 2/18/08. Air temp was 78-80 degrees, Water temp at Theo's Wreck 77 degrees at the surface, 75 degrees at the wreck. Papa Doc was 77 degrees. Shark junction was 75 degrees. I wore a 3/2 full jumpsuit, 5mm boots and 3mm gloves. I was ok in the water but the boat ride back to the dock was a little chilly.

 

[noshow]

...so, 1st week of April in Grand Bahamas 2008.

5mm?

7mm?

Full wet?

Shortie?

 

[Darnold9999]

You will be fine in a 3 mil. I was there in January and was just starting to get cold at the end of a 1 hour dive in a 2/3 mil full suit - no gloves no hood. More would be warmer, but not necessary. Depending of course on how sensitive to cold you are.

 

[Tavi]

Doing 2 or 3 dives a day this time of year, I'd be getting cold with just a 3/2 fullsuit.

I wore a 5/3 when I was there in April, 3/2 when I'm there in October.

Wearing a beanie makes a big difference too!!

 

[Darnold9999]

This is always tough - Fred - the owner of Grand Bahama Scuba dives every day in almost the same gear I use to dive in 50 degree water up here. Drysuit and heavy undergarments. I just add dry gloves and a bit heavier fleece. Everyone has a different tolerance level for cold.

 

[H2O Photo Pros]

I just got back from GB and I would say a 5mm if you are going to do multiple dives in a day.

 

[hutterw]

Thanks for all of your feedback!!!