Suggestions for dive boats, Atlantic beach/Morehead City area next week?

[Bdsora]

I'll be in the Morehead City Atlantc beach area (staying in Pine Knoll near the aquarium) next week and I've talked the wife into possibly letting me spend a day diving.

Any specific operators I should call that run out Tuesday-Thursday?
It's a bit short notice, but I've wanted to dive in that area (especially U-352) since I visited there as a kid 20 years ago!

Also what are the bottom temps like this time of year? Any thermoclines and if so what is the norm bottom temp offshore?

Thanks in advance!

 

[DukeAMO]

I can definitely recommend: Capt James aka Tortuga Charters, Discovery Diving Co, and Olympus Dive Center. The locals here use them all the time.

This post has some good info on temperatures and thermoclines from last weekend:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/nc-wreck-divers/429643-nc-lionfish-aka-mhc-dive-report.html

 

[rlskill1]

Discovery Diving in Beaufort.
Water temps are currently 80 on the surface and the mid- upper 70's on the wreck. Depending on where you go, vis could be 10-15' to over 70'. Lots of fish and lots of fun!

 

[Bdsora]

thanks guys, I'll give those ops a call and see if there are any times that fit my schedule.

10'-15' foot vis is a normal day for me so anything more with warmer water should be a treat.

was planning on layering a lycra suit with 1.5 mil wetsuit (i'm a human space heater) , maybe a hood and gloves, be nice not to have 7mm all over for a change.

 

[DukeAMO]

I know one guy who dove the Indra in just swim trunks. You must be like him!