Wet suit for keys in feburary?

nikwho · Nov 14, 2009

I want to bring one suit when i come out this feb. 14th to 20th. Is a 7mm overkill? whats the water temp like at depth that time of year? I'd like to check out the Vandenburg and a few other wrecks. Would a 3mm be too cold? thanks again, guys!

MSPDiver · Nov 15, 2009

I have dove in Key Largo in Dec. and a 3mm was ok. But, these were shallow dives. The Vandy, SG, Duane all may be colder at depth.

Capt Scotty · Nov 15, 2009

5mm to 7mm is right on the money for locals.

Glock Diver · Nov 15, 2009

It's usually in the low 70's down there in the winter. For me, that means a 3mm full. 7mm, IMHO, would be overkill.
But every diver is different! Some will be in dry suits!!!

Lee Taylor · Nov 15, 2009

You can find the charted water temperatures on NOAA

Jupiter31 · Nov 15, 2009

Last winter the temps were in the low 70's that time of year - so figure on 72 - 74 as a good average.

I live in S. FL and starting in December - Jan at the latest, I'm in my 7mm - candidly, if you get cold, and have the suit, I'd bring 5mm.

nikwho · Nov 15, 2009

thanks for all of the responses. think i'll bring a 5mm

Buoyant1 · Nov 15, 2009

I've been down in January and March (never February) but each time a 3mm was fine for me. Most of the locals will be in 5's or warmer. I dove with someone that had a 3mm full with a 3mm shorty over it (and a hood and gloves) I was fine in the 3mm...But I was fine in my dry suit in 42º water today so....

reefman · Nov 15, 2009

Capt Scotty:
5mm to 7mm is right on the money for locals.

and accurate statement for people i locally dive with. i wear a 5mm full suit with a 3/5mm hooded vest during the winter months,,,,,,,,,,

reefman
key largo

stinggirl · Nov 15, 2009

I'm not a fan of cold water. So I would probably use a 5mm or 7mm

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