Off Jacksonville in September?

[AevnsGrandpa]

I'll be coming down to Jacksonville for my grandson's 5th birthday in early September and was wondering what the waters are like that time of year? Was thinking of maybe trying a boat dive with Atlantic Pro.

All I have done in the past up that ways is the springs.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[AevnsGrandpa]

BUMP

Do I have bad breath? No responses?

Jeff

 

[Reel Crazy14]

Yeh theres not too many Jax divers around here...
In September, the water temp should still be hovering just below 80 or so I would say. The winds can start to kick up that time of year and you also have the hurricanes being an issue then. Vis is usually around 20-50 feet. Jax diving can be hit or miss due to conditions but when mother nature cooperates, it can be very good.

 

[PalatkaBoy]

There are a few of us bumping around on here. As for offshore Jax, I've been out with Atlantic Pro Dive a number of times now. Although I can't recall specific conditions for September, dives here are generally low viz affairs (20' MAX) on a non-descript wreck (usually a barge) tailored mainly for spear fishers. Temps are usually fine, but the ever-present jellies require that you wear something.

That being said, post up when you have a specific date in mind for your dive trip.

 

[drjuliushibbert]

I had to laugh at Palatka Boy's response because he described my exact experience this week - right down to the jellys. I really enjoyed Atlantic Pro Divers. They are good guys and really made me feel welcome. Mainly spear fishermen on our boat - 5 divers. Lots and lots of jellyfish - at one point they were heaped on top of each other - I could avoid them for the most part at depth. I got stung just on my face but it wasn't too bad. We saw a couple of barges at 50-60 feet with fair viz - bottom temps at 75 degrees. We saw some grouper and a nurse shark.