Water Temps in Southern Lake Huron

[buckaltc]

I'm going out on a charter tomorrow and was wondering if anyone knew what subsurface temps were in Lake Huron near Sanilac? I'm trying to decide if I should wear the core warmer and deal with the extra lead.

 

[gtxl1200]

Cold! The temps at depth never get much above 45 to 47 degrees.

 

[rmarrs]

mid 40s as of two weeks ago. Up from high 30s several weeks before that.

 

[buckaltc]

Thanks! Mid 40's means no core warmer.
And less weight.

 

[shermen]

Does any one know what the water temps are out on the lake now?

 

[CamG]

Greetings shermen as of 08 / 19-20-21 / 2011 Temps off my gage were as follows;
149' 42.8º
117' 48º
80' 52º
53' 72º
44' 72º
23' 74º
18' 74º
These were actual wrecks so it was pretty warm till you broke the thermocline at 50'+ it got colder.
I was diving dry and if going deep over 60' then you will want to wear appropriate undergarments.
I have been wearing fleece for the 60' to 70' but have been bone cold with 45 min. + bottom times not counting deco stops.
Once you break that 50' you wish it was colder!

Ran 66 min total run time on the Dunderberg on Friday and a 75 min. about a month ago and the water has warmed significantly above 50'.
Hope this gives you an idea what to expect.
It has been a stellar season this year condition wise.
Enjoy your dives.

CamG Keep Diving....Keep Training....Keep Learning!

 

[shermen]

Thanks for the info, my girlfriend and my self are heading out on the great lakes diver on September 10. This info will come in handy.