Where to Look for Ocean Temperature and Conditions?

[34109411]

I know how to get basic tidal charts (found stations in West Palm that calculate it), but I've not found a reliable way to determine things such as "water temperature." Where do you recommend looking for this kind of info?

I ask because I discovered that my body goes into a shiver fit in 68 degree water (in 4mm, I'm a Florida native for sure) and I need to make sure I never "underestimate" the conditions X'D

NDBC - Station ALXN6 Recent Data

National Data Buoy Center - Recent observations from station ALXN6 (44.331N 75.934W) - 8311062 - Alexandria Bay, NY.

www.ndbc.noaa.gov

 

[TMHeimer]

I suppose every area is a little different. For me it's simple. I just google Halifax tides and Halifax water temperature (or ocean temp., not sure). I think in the US I've used NOAA for this info.

 

[Belzelbub]

Honestly, for diving conditions, none of the usual tools work that well.

I use them for sea surface conditions, wave height, and surface temperature. You've just got to assume that the temp at depth will be a bit cooler than at the surface. What's not reported is visibility.

For actual diving conditions, I follow a local dive charter on FB. They often post trip reports and usually include some indication of visibility. As an example, they recently reported clearing conditions post TS/Hurricane Debby. That was good to see. Now I just hope it will hold for a few more weeks when I can actually get back in the water.