Monterey conditions. (let's keep it going )

[wnissen]

Completed my AOW class this weekend (2/23-24) at Breakwater.

Hey, super! I suppose it might have been a silver lining that you were working hard on your class and not as much on seeing things. Great job.

 

[Dzydvl33]

The Wife and I are looking to head over Wednesday the 27th. What do those of you "In the Know" people think it will be like? I know it's never for sure but an educated guess on whether it's worth the drive or not would be appreciated. Thanks.

Thinking diving ether Lovers, Macabee, or Breakwater.

 

[Bigbella]

The Wife and I are looking to head over Wednesday the 27th. What do those of you "In the Know" people think it will be like? I know it's never for sure but an educated guess on whether it's worth the drive or not would be appreciated. Thanks.

Thinking diving ether Lovers, Macabee, or Breakwater.

We're supposedly getting strong winds this evening through mid-week:

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Through 3 am Wednesday.

* LOCATION: The coast and hills above 1000 feet.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

I'd take all of this with a grain of salt. Today was a posted small craft advisory; and the Bay was like a lake . . .

 

[runsongas]

probably diveable due to the prevailing swell and wind direction is from the S/SW but perhaps not the best conditions

 

[uspap]

I dove North Monastery around 10:00 today and had close to 30 foot vis. Right when you get in was a bit green due to river flow but once you dropped it opened up a lot. Breakwater wall was the second dive and it was 20-30ft vis. Saw a nudibranch I have never seen before. Anyone know what it's called?

 

[BikerBecca]

Completed my AOW class this weekend (2/23-24) at Breakwater. Woohoo! Water temp was ~53 most of the weekend. Vis was barely 5ft all day Saturday, very milky. Max depth was 45ft. Dove the wall and middle reef area. Night dive was fun regardless. Saw a bunch of habor seals lurking around the wall. Surface swam back with a small otter family. Sunday was slightly better. Vis was about 10-15ft as we got deeper. Max depth was 60ft since we were trying to find the barge. Found the line, but not what's left of the barge. We'll have to try another day!

How did I not see you last weekend? Congrats on completing your AOW! I am so proud of you! When are you going to be a Divemaster? You should do it! You've gotten as hooked on SCUBA as I did.

Again, congrats on your AOW! I am so very proud of you!

 

[chris_the_brit]

@uspap

That's a flatworm - Eurylepta californica. I've seen them a few times at Breakwater but not often. Good find!

 

[Dzydvl33]

@uspap

Chris_the_brit called it. I found one at breakwater. The folks in the dive shop were pretty baffled by it. Really cool little guy.

 

[uspap]

@uspap

Chris_the_brit called it. I found one at breakwater. The folks in the dive shop were pretty baffled by it. Really cool little guy.

I was happy to find it. I'd never seen this guy before but it is awesome looking.

 

[Bigbella]

Nice find; rarely see those . . .