Venice Sat 11/10

[Dig]

Hey all,
I'm heading down to visit the inlaws and will be in the vicinity of Venice on Sat 11/10...so, I thought I'd ask around and see if anyone is shore diving this weekend that would be willing to have a fella or two tag along. I've never dove Venice but it looks interesting and I've been looking for an opportunity to head down that way.
Thanks in advance if your willing!

-Dan

 

[Sh@rkW@tcher]

I'm sure you'll have no trouble finding someone to dive with ya. Most weekends when there is decent weather there might be two dozen divers or more on Venice Beach. Go to the insider info http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/florida-conch-divers/60333-insider-information-local-diving.html . Follow the directions to Alhambra. You can always find a pick up buddy or two there.

 

[Likes2Cruise]

Anyone have a report on the conditions in the Venice area this week?
I'm sure it has to be better than the previous week, but how much better?

 

[dkramer]

I'm hoping to be there around 8:00 am. I've been checking the Mote beach report site & they have been reporting the water as clear for the past 2 days.

 

[Sh@rkW@tcher]

Mote Beach Report site:
Sarasota, Manatee, Lee and Pinellas County Beach Reports

NWS Marine Forcast:
Marine Forecast - NOAA's National Weather Service

Charlotte Harbor Weather site:
Current Values and Day Highs/Lows

New Pass Weather site (currently down):
Current Weather Conditions at New Pass, Sarasota, Florida

 

[seawolfhd]

that mote beach report is a great web site, thanks

seawolfhd, gainesville

 

[krawdady]

Mote Beach Report site? I didn't know such a thing existed. Hey Moteman, do you find that to be pretty accurate?

 

[divedude1962]

I'll probably be at Venice on Saturday. I may try down near the Service Club beach, never been there and it seems to be a good spot.

 

[Sh@rkW@tcher]

Mote Beach Report site? I didn't know such a thing existed. Hey Moteman, do you find that to be pretty accurate?

The best answer I can give you is....it is posted daily by lifeguards on the beaches, but I think some have been out in the sun too long. Water color/clearity is subjective. If you grew up on the Texas coast (as I did) clear means any color in the shade of green, instead of brown. Also it seems that most of the lifeguards don't own a compass or know directions. I've seen one beach report winds from the northeast and another beach less than 10 miles away report south winds. In general the beach report is helpful but should not be taken as official or totally accurate.

 

[dkramer]

The best answer I can give you is....it is posted daily by lifeguards on the beaches, but I think some have been out in the sun too long. Water color/clearity is subjective. If you grew up on the Texas coast (as I did) clear means any color in the shade of green, instead of brown. Also it seems that most of the lifeguards don't own a compass or know directions. I've seen one beach report winds from the northeast and another beach less than 10 miles away report south winds. In general the beach report is helpful but should not be taken as official or totally accurate.

I agree with mote in that you have to remember who's making the report. I usually check all the areas from Manasota up to Venice & see what the majority is. If the water is stated to be clear then I figure it's divable, if it's stated to be moderate then it's iffy but, probably divable if you don't mind low vis. If it's stated as dark, forget it.