Costa Rica in August is 3mm enough?

[kent_1848]

Will 3mm full suits be enough for Costa Rica in August, or will we need something more? Hoods? Gloves? Thanks ahead of time.

 

[kwickert]

I just returned yesterday, let me first say that this was my first trip to CR, and so I have no idea if conditions are different in August. Perhaps someone with more experience can answer better.

FWIW, three mill should be fine, with a hood along just in case. From my experience, you usually run into at least one thermocline each dive, though never for too long.

I would definately bring gloves along as well, though I try never :58: to touch the reef, Costa Rica doesn't have much of a reef, and there are plenty of bare spots to put a finger down if you have to, that said, several people cut their fingers because they weren't wearing gloves.(even the dive masters would plant a finger every now and then)

However, :banana: LOL, everything is constantly changing, surge, vis, and temperature...
So your mileage may vary, just enjoy the adventure, though not much of a reef, there is a pile of life down there! Have fun, LOL, I am ready to go back.

Ken

 

[divebuddy68]

I don't think anyone can definitively answer that question. Like I said in my post yesterday. I just got back and hit 65 degrees at depth. A few other people just got back and said mid 70s. From what I understand it varies every day. Bring a few suits if you could.