Temperatures now - Grand Cayman

[maremd50]

I'll be leaving for Grand Cayman in two weeks. I'm wondering if someone can post what the water temps have been the last few days and/or until Oct 24. I get cold easy so I'm very temperature focused and tend to feel a huge difference with small temp variations. The internet gives ranges of 76-84 F - that's two different wetsuits for me...lol. And I plan to do a minimum of 3 dives a day every day for a week. Any help you can give is greatly appreciated!

 

[AggieDiver]

The Little Cayman Research Center has a buoy with real-time measurement of water temps off of Little Cayman that is available via the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) website (NDBC - Station 42089). Right now, the water temps are showing around 85F. I wouldn't expect GC temps to be too much different...maybe a degree or two cooler by the end of the month at most. Keep in mind that the buoy is in fairly shallow water, so might run slightly hotter than you will find at depth. I am flying in on the 24th and I am going to plan for 82-84F water unless something changes dramatically at the buoy in the next couple of weeks.

 

[maremd50]

Thanks AggieDiver! What a great link - I'll be watching it till I leave. Since I've never been to the Cayman's I thought it would be a good idea to reach out to people there or to other divers - I appreciate it!! Have a great trip! I'm craving a nitrogen fix too...lol!!! Can hardly wait till the 24th!

 

[oregondiver]

Hey Maggie, is that you? I just sent Nancy all the details....should be about 80=84 degrees
Shell\

Haha, just looked at your profile...sorry nancy I just sent you the deets via fb along with condo info. Can't wait! See you in 2 weeks!

 

[keller34]

I just got back from there yesterday and it was great. Only one morning rain but didn't really bother much. Temps are phenomenal, didn't need a wetsuit even at 100'. Just used a rash guard and the air temp was around 84 when I left.

 

[diversteve]

North Side Sea Temperature | Cayman Islands Water Temperatures
http://www.seatemperature.org/central-america/cayman-islands/west-bay.htm
7 Mile Beach Water Temperature (Sea) and Wetsuit Guide (Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands)

It's 85^o

 

[maremd50]

lol....just checked this again, Shell, for news of the weather coming.

 

[diver 85]

Diving Brac all this week--one more day tomorrow---and most are wearing either bathing suits or skins only.....water temps have been 85+all 5 diving days so far.....