Body recovered - Carmel River State Beach, California

[YankBoffin]

I would guess that was a misprint for 5-foot swells, and a check of NOAA offshore buoys show between 3 and 5 foot swells at that time, usually inshore is less. This would make the conditions cited seem reasonable.



Bob

Ah, that makes sense. I am not the most seasoned diver in the water but I dived from a boat in 12-ft swells once. Never again. Captain said it nearly broke the boat, we lost one tank and a bunch of other gear. Oh, and my wife nearly went overboard! Lesson learned: when all the other charters cancel dives, don't feel lucky you found one still going out that day. Stay on shore and don't dive with the foolhardy.

And, condolences to the diver's family.