Temps in Kona Waters

[Tobagoman]

I'm heading to the Big Island in about 3 weeks (second week of October) and am wondering what type of thermal protection to bring. I usually get cold quickly in temps below 80 F and wear my drysuit. Above 80 I'm okay in my 1 mil full suit with a 3 mil core warmer. Above about 83 F it's just the 1 mm for me.

So any of you residence of the Island or who ever has visited their in October give me a hint at what to expect (mostly shore diving with a few boat dives).
Thanks!!

 

[Samalolo]

My dive logs for last october show temps between 78 - 80
I wear a 3/2 mil wetsuit year round, not just for warmth but to protect you when inside those caves, archways etc.

Aloha,
Sam

 

[friscuba]

We're looking 79-81 right now. It shouldn't go down, could go up a degree, in the next few weeks. Most people are doing just fine in a 3 mil full or 3/2.

 

[Tobagoman]

Thanks guys, looks like right on the edge of my 1 mm and a 3 mm core warmer!