December diving in Jupiter

[SeaHound]

I was thinking of doing a couple of dives in Florida before new year and Jupiter is one area that I was considering. If anyone could share what kind of dive conditions (vis / marine life etc) can be expected there in Dec it would help me plan things better.

I am kinda split between Fort Lauderdale and Jupiter but since I have dove Ft Lauderdale, Jupiter seems more tempting. Any other recommendations would also be appreciated.

Kind regard

S-H

 

[Scott L]

I was thinking of doing a couple of dives in Florida before new year and Jupiter is one area that I was considering. If anyone could share what kind of dive conditions (vis / marine life etc) can be expected there in Dec it would help me plan things better.

I am kinda split between Fort Lauderdale and Jupiter but since I have dove Ft Lauderdale, Jupiter seems more tempting. Any other recommendations would also be appreciated.

Kind regard

S-H

Jupter is quite posibale the best diving on the CONUS. You can find hundreds more of these on YouTube. This was the first that I picked. You want large marine life? We got em! PM me if you decide to visit....Scott

YouTube - Wreck & Reef Diving - Jupiter, Florida

 

[RonFrank]

Jupiter is a great location. Dive conditions are variable.... obviously. If a storm moves in, you can have an entire week or just a day blown out.. variable!

With luck you hit it right, and the conditions are great, and I believe they often are in winter.

Boynton is another great spot.

Vis is also variable. In the summer vis can be 100' there (on a good day), but 30~50 is certainly common. Not so sure about Winter, but I've had 10~15feet there in the summer, and 100', so variable.

What to see? Jupiter often has larger stuff, like sharks, turtles, Rays, Jewfish, Loobster a plenty (at least off season). I think Lemon sharks hook up there, but that maybe more in the Jan~March time-frame.

I'm sure more locals will chime in. I unfortunately only dive FL once or so a year....

 

[Scott L]

What to see? Jupiter often has larger stuff, like sharks, turtles, Rays, Jewfish, Loobster a plenty (at least off season). I think Lemon sharks hook up there, but that maybe more in the Jan~March time-frame.

I'm sure more locals will chime in. I unfortunately only dive FL once or so a year....

Spot-on. Check out link...Bull sharks are often seen especially around hunting...


Shark Foundation Projects: Lemon Sharks Jupiter

 

[Jupiter31]

Conditions can range from calm, to fairly rough - by December, especially late Dec, we are in the winter dive pattern.

For me, that means break out the 7m, the hood, and be prepared for up to 3 - 5' seas, and bottom temps from the high 60's - (more typical) low 70's.

Viz can vary - but its not out of line to look for 40 - 60' - obviously lower - and greater are possible.

I think you stand a better chance of seeing big stuff - not to mention the lemon shark aggregation - in the winter vs the summer.

Just wear enough "rubber" and bring a jacket to wear between dives.

Jupiter has the best diving in FL - much better (IMO) than Ft Lauderdale.

 

[Scott L]

For me, that means break out the 7m, the hood, and be prepared for up to 3 - 5' seas, and bottom temps from the high 60's - (more typical) low 70's.

7M? I hear good things about this product...


DUI - 30/30 Tropical Drysuits for SCUBA diving

 

[knives]

What are conditions like now?

 

[Scott L]

What are conditions like now?

Narcosis dive chater of out of West Palm Beach does a very good job with their timely dive logs...

West Palm Beach Dive Reports from Narcosis Dive Charters

 

[Jupiter31]

7M? I hear good things about this product...


DUI - 30/30 Tropical Drysuits for SCUBA diving

So do I and I WANT ONE

But in this case I was just refering to the weight of the suit, 7mm

 

[knives]

I was looking for info from someone who may have been diving there the last few days.... thanks