Current water temps in Key Largo?

[eab]

We're headed down to Key Largo for an extended weekend starting Nov 5th. Curious what the current water temps are, so I know how much neoprene -- if any -- to pack.

Anybody been out recently and know the temps at various depths?

Thanks!

Eileen

 

[Capt Gary]

Temps are hovering around 83 degrees right now. Go to my online calendar and you can see what my captains and the divers are reporting off the dive logs.

I think you'll be OK with a 3 mil and maybe a hood for right now.

Good Diving,

 

[egp]

NOAA has your answer: Check this website that has windspeed, water temp, air temp, etc. NDBC - Station MLRF1

 

[eab]

Thanks for the sites, but neither says at what depths those temps are. Our mooring buoys have temps for 3', 6', 30', and 60'.

Do the temps differ that much by depth there? I was hoping to wear shorts and a rash guard, but wonder how cold I'll be on the Grove.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

Eileen

 

[KeyLargoBrent]

Our buoys report/record surface temperatures, which are usually a couple of degrees warmer than those at depth. I'd plan for water temps in the upper seventies, and pack/dress accordingly. Enjoy!

 

[Capt Gary]

Thanks for the sites, but neither says at what depths those temps are. Our mooring buoys have temps for 3', 6', 30', and 60'.

Do the temps differ that much by depth there? I was hoping to wear shorts and a rash guard, but wonder how cold I'll be on the Grove.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

Eileen

Hey Eileen,

Sorry the temps reported on my website by our divers is the reported bottom temp of that dive.

As Brent indicated pack for high 70's low 80's and you'll be fine.

Good Diving,

 

[eab]

Excellent! Thanks guys.

I guess this means I have to pack some neoprene.

Eileen

 

[cyberfed]

I was there 4 days ago night dives were 76-77 degree's and during the day it was 79-81 degrees

 

[Jupiter31]

Thanks for the sites, but neither says at what depths those temps are. Our mooring buoys have temps for 3', 6', 30', and 60'.

Do the temps differ that much by depth there? I was hoping to wear shorts and a rash guard, but wonder how cold I'll be on the Grove.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

Eileen

I would not - you will likely be cold

In November we don't experience thermoclines as a rule - on the deeper wrecks it may be a degree or 2 cooler at depth

 

[eab]

Thanks for all the info folks! We had temps between 75-77. I was a bit chilly at first in a 3mm, but adjusted just fine by dive 2, 3, 4, ...

Eileen