Jupiter, Florida Trip Report 05/22/2015

[SSharkk]

drrich2, May is a good month for seeing both bull sharks and loggerheads in Palm Beach County. Site choice and sea conditions will affect the probability of success.

It was nice meeting you last year in Jupiter.

 

[drrich2]

It was nice meeting you last year in Jupiter.

Same here; you gave me tips on approaching goliaths and I.D. rainbow runners (I think it was) for me.

How reliable are conditions in May? For me, a trip means flying to Ft. Lauderdale & driving to Jupiter; hotel reservations, vehicle rental, etc… I've got to think about reliability of conditions. No guarantees at any time, but I like to load the dice where I can.

Richard.

 

[SSharkk]

drrich2, the combination of the annual shark migrations, sea turtle nesting, a lower number of visitors, generally fair weather, the lobster season being closed and the lack of hurricanes, makes May the month. Jupiter Weather - Florida - Average Temperatures and Rainfall Because of the number of variables, reliability of conditions isn't something I would dare to predict.

As long as the wind speed and direction Average Wind Speed - Florida Climate Center allow safe passage out the inlet, the diver can usually fashion the bottom time into a adventure.

Some of my most memorable Palm Beach County dives have taken place in marginal sea conditions and low visibility. Challenging conditions can add to the drama, and big animals come in closer when the visibility is reduced.