Flower Gardens In November?

[SeaOtter]

I'm thinking about going on another trip to the Flower Gardens. Does anyone have any experience diving there in November?
Weather? Thickness of wetsuits? Etc...
(Perhaps I should just save it for Caymen in March.)


Cindy

 

[cmay]

The chances of getting out there are pretty slim. With all the low pressure systems we have had coming through lately, it is pretty chopped up. I doubt that any trips are making it out. Personally, I would wait for Cayman, or the gardens next spring. Although, I did talk to a friend today that encountered a 20 ft. whale shark at Stetson Bank two weeks ago. Otherwise, here is a good weather link.


http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.phtml?station=42019

looks like the water temp is still high 70's to 80. just that the 30 knot gusts are kind of a bummer.

 

[SeaOtter]

Thanks for the reply. That's kind of what I thought. I went the first week in October and got to see a whale shark also. Thought I might try my luck again. I'm just dying to get wet again...and soon.