What are the current water temps? 11/21

[Lursxt]

Hi guys,
Thinking about going out on sunday. Has anyone been diving recently in the cape ann area? If so, what was the temp at depth? thanks!

[dave4868]

Dove Front Beach Nov 1 and got 48 degrees F down to 38', with no thermocline.

I've found the Sandy Bay Yacht Club water temp reading is a pretty good guide as to what to expect around Cape Ann, above the thermocline, at least.

Their readings have been running in the mid-40's lately.

Rockport, Massachusetts Local Weather Conditions

Dave C

[xroirat]

Dave C,
Great website for current conditions. Interesting to note the 30 mph wind spike at 6:16 am. The wind is usually of greater interest than other conditions to most of us contemplating diving at Cape Ann.
Thanks for the posting.
Jim

[dave4868]

Dave C,
Great website for current conditions. Interesting to note the 30 mph wind spike at 6:16 am. The wind is usually of greater interest than other conditions to most of us contemplating diving at Cape Ann.
Thanks for the posting.
Jim

Excellent point, thank you, too!

I usually use NOAA for wind, but I think you're right, the more specific local wind pattern could be very useful!

Dave C

[Lursxt]

Thanks guys. I'm thinking about switching to my heavy undergarment if the temps are in the 45deg range. Regardless, the SI is going to be chilly!

[dave4868]

Thanks guys. I'm thinking about switching to my heavy undergarment if the temps are in the 45deg range. Regardless, the SI is going to be chilly!

Have a good dive and please post a report! Maybe that will motivate me to get back down there soon....

Dave C

[Lursxt]

I will. I'm deciding between a boat dive and a shore dive. With seas expected to be 8ft, I'm leaning towards a shore dive.

[reefseal]

Portsmouth, (Piscataqua River) 42 degrees at 80 fsw. 45 at surface

[Lursxt]

I completed by dive of the polling/USS NH on Sunday (CAD). Temps were 46 at 80FSW. The seas were running about 6ft. While down on the wreck, the mooring line broke! I'll post more later.

[reefseal]

Do tell. Must have been interesting.

I was on the infamous CAD charter night dive with 4 to 7 foot rollers that one of the divers got finger pinched between ladder and boat. Made for an interesting ride back. I heard they were able to reattach and save the finger.