maximdim
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We're planning our first trip to NC in the first half of October. I'm wondering is it a good time to visit? What conditions like at that time? Planning to take couple charters, hopefully to U-boats. Thanks!
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Oct is by far my favorite month here in NC. The air temp has cooled off so it's not so darn hot but the water temp is still up at or near 80. The fish are also starting to bite in the surf so non diving time can be spent fishing. As far as the water conditions, like always here in NC, it just depends on your luck. We can have glass slick seas one day and 8ft the next....another reason to bring the fishing rods along. It's also still hurricane season but the odds are a bit better than in Sept.
OBXDIVEGUY
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Where in NC are you planning on going?
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maximdim
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I was thinking Morehead city, unless there are better places? Our primary goal is to do a U-boat if possible. We're going to be diving doubles and dry suits so water temperature doesn't matter much as long as it's above freezing point ;-))
Our first trip there, so options are pretty much open...we're going to be driving from North (Ontario).
Any recommendations/ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Our first trip there, so options are pretty much open...we're going to be driving from North (Ontario).
Any recommendations/ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Scubamedicjoe
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well as herman stated OCT is also my favorite time of the year , yes still hurricane season
but less than in sept except maybe this year looking maybe Monday or Tuesday getting one again (27-29 SEPT darn Jeanne )
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ftp/graphics/AT11/refresh/AL1104W5+GIF/141753W5.gif
but don t let this deture you its still best time matter of fact going out on Saturday Oct 2
again i love this time year , weather usually not real hot,water temps still decent , and weather well its changes from day to day as herman stated , which dive operator you looking at .
but less than in sept except maybe this year looking maybe Monday or Tuesday getting one again (27-29 SEPT darn Jeanne )
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ftp/graphics/AT11/refresh/AL1104W5+GIF/141753W5.gif
but don t let this deture you its still best time matter of fact going out on Saturday Oct 2
again i love this time year , weather usually not real hot,water temps still decent , and weather well its changes from day to day as herman stated , which dive operator you looking at .
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maximdim
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Hi medic13,
Thanks for info. I'm looking at Olympus. Are they good?
Thanks for info. I'm looking at Olympus. Are they good?
Scubamedicjoe
Contributor
yes they are fine my personal choice for that are is .
http://www.aquaticsafaris.com/
but olympus , discovery they all ok , give m e PM before you come maybe can work out something I try to dive every weekend in OCT , love oct lol
http://www.aquaticsafaris.com/
but olympus , discovery they all ok , give m e PM before you come maybe can work out something I try to dive every weekend in OCT , love oct lol
Morehead City is great...
If you have some time come up to the Outer Banks (OBX) Nags Head and see U-85.
I will be diving the weekend of the 22nd to the 24th of October.
Go with Outer Banks Dive Center http://www.obxdive.com/ and the man to talk to is Bill McDermott. The boat is the Go-Between. Shore dive are setup through the shop as well @ 252-449-8349 Chip or Bill W. are the ones to take you out.
Boat Info: http://www.gobetweencharters.com/
The shop has it all.... Tec, Nitrox, Mix, gear (DiveRite) + others.
Any other questions just ask....
Rob F.
If you have some time come up to the Outer Banks (OBX) Nags Head and see U-85.
I will be diving the weekend of the 22nd to the 24th of October.
Go with Outer Banks Dive Center http://www.obxdive.com/ and the man to talk to is Bill McDermott. The boat is the Go-Between. Shore dive are setup through the shop as well @ 252-449-8349 Chip or Bill W. are the ones to take you out.
Boat Info: http://www.gobetweencharters.com/
The shop has it all.... Tec, Nitrox, Mix, gear (DiveRite) + others.
Any other questions just ask....
Rob F.
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