HalcyonDaze
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Saw reports from two of the shark charters claiming clear viz, but I think they were farther out (maybe ~5 miles). Nearshore drone operators in Palm Beach were reporting murk.
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That's why we love accurate SB member reports like @CosbySweater & @Catito plus others here.....claiming clear viz, ...
… but waiting to see the corrected Monday wave model forecast blocks (many are still corrupted from Nicole)
NOAA forecasters visited the Blue Wild dive show many years ago and told us that their GFS wave models are inaccurate during a hurricane and they had no intention of trying to 'account' for a hurricane. Their comments were "boats shouldn't go out in or around a hurricane so you don't need the info'.Still messing things up. She was such a bi*ch!
Jupiter had 40' of viz and 80 degree water on Monday. Heard that from Jupiter captain and dive guide that was in the water Monday. Saw an instagram post for WPB that said 15 feet of viz. Not sure where that was. WPB is a big area and includes both deep and shallow sites. As johndiver said, I also heard that the viz is better deep in WPB. Will keep an eye out for WPB reports today.Anyone go out today? I’m going to bag my planned dives at BHB given the terrible conditions reported this weekend, so I’m going to need to book charters. Looking for any viz updates from Jupiter down to Pompano. I’ve never dove any of the operators out there, so I’m up for suggestions and
I only dive in Boynton Beach, Jupiter, and West Palm. The above covers nearly all my usual operators. Loggerhead is a fine backup to Starfish in Boynton Beach.Below are some suggested operators:
- Jupiter: Jupiter Dive Center, Scuba Works, Jupiter Scuba Diving (aka Kyalami)
- WPB: Pura Vida Divers, Narcosis, Walkers
- Boynton: Starfish Scuba
- Pompano: Dixie Divers
I only dive in Boynton Beach, Jupiter, and West Palm. The above covers nearly all my usual operators. Loggerhead is a fine backup to Starfish in Boynton Beach.
I have not dived the SFDH boat, Scubatyme III, out of Boynton yet and have heard some good reports. They go out to the Castor pretty frequently. A good friend and excellent Capt., Alex B, is a fill in driver on the SFDH boat and often drives Starfish on Mondays. Nobody knows the Boynton Beach reef like Alex does.
Jupiter had 40' of viz and 80 degree water on Monday. Heard that from Jupiter captain and dive guide that was in the water Monday.