2ndjetty
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You just have to dive in the right spot!
How long do you wait to shore dive after a rainfall?
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Saw a video Konrad Fry (TheFryChef) posted on You Tube showing the run off in Orange County. After seeing it, I don't think I'd dive the mainland until the dry season!
One potential problem for mainland divers coming out to the island to dive its much clearer and cleaner waters is that all the runoff "from the mountains to the sea" may bring enough new silt into Long Beach that the Catalina Express boats may have trouble maneuvering through the channel from their Downtown Landing facility. So far I haven't heard of any problems. The Army Corps did dredge recently so this may not be a problem this year.
One potential problem for mainland divers coming out to the island to dive its much clearer and cleaner waters is that all the runoff "from the mountains to the sea" may bring enough new silt into Long Beach that the Catalina Express boats may have trouble maneuvering through the channel from their Downtown Landing facility. So far I haven't heard of any problems. The Army Corps did dredge recently so this may not be a problem this year.
It's pretty bad right now, Bill. Here in South OC every river, creek and storm drain continues to dump massive amounts run off into the ocean. Looking out toward Dana Point from my upstairs windows, the brown water line appears to extend a couple miles out at least. Thinking about heading your way early next week.
Ramsy
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I think surfers, swimmers and snorkelers are much more susceptible to getting sick from being in the ocean after it rains because they tend to hang out in the "mixing zone." Divers, in my opinion, are much less prone to getting sick from the run off as we tend to stay well below the mixing zone. That said, like others, if the viz is good, I will dive while it is raining and/or right after it rains.
Rainer
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Well, I plan to give it a shot (in La Jolla) this coming Saturday. Vis is my only real concern.
In general this statement has validity, but obviously it's dive site dependent. Some sites are very much in the "mixing zone".
The ocean is my front yard and playground. As someone who has been an avid surfer and diver for decades and who spends hundreds of days in the ocean each year, I have had my fair share of eye, ear, sinus infections from exposure to bacteria laden sea water. Most from surfing...but many from diving as well.
IMHO, when it is like this I have to really ask myself "Is it worth it ?" Empty stand up chocolate barrels at the Creek or Uppers Point - Oh yeah ! ; Another 2 hour lap around Deadman's - I think I'll pass for now, thank you...it'll still be there after it clears out.
Actually, when we've gotten this much rain it usually means it's good time to head up the hill and lay down some freshies through the trees...or work on stomping that backside 5. This is the true beauty of living in SoCal - you never have to fight Mother Nature
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Ramsy
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Visibility in the Casino Point dive park was 40 feet yesterday and the surface conditions were excellent. There were a dozen divers out there and they all said it was awesome. Unfortunatly I had to fill a bunch of tanks so I could not get in but I really wanted to.
Rainer
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