This weekend and next weekend South FLA recomendations? Feb 10-20

[n20junkie]

I am flying down with work this weekend, and the following weekend. I was hoping to maybe get in some diving, if the conditions are decent. I am from the great lakes, and am ok with cooler water, but don't want to be uncomfortable.

Is anyone diving with only full 3mm at this time? I rather not bring out the thick suit.

Are the conditions around Ft Lauderdale, or the Keys better?

Thanks so much for the help

 

[iluvtheocean]

I'm diving with a 3mm full and will be down at Looe Key Resort (1/2 hr or so from Key West) the 17-19. a 3mm should be okay. Lots of places to shore dive or boat trip. Supposed to fairly flat in ft lauderdale on saturday but 3+ swells on sunday

Fort Lauderdale, Florida Surf Forecast and Surf Report

 

[ScubaSteve1962]

Check out this site, you should be able get water report for the area
http://weather.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/fmtbltn.pl?file=forecasts/marine/coastal/am/amz650.txt

Dive Key Largo, Islamorada, Florida Keys with Rainbow Reef Dive Center;scuba diving:diving, Florida keys, florida diving

 

[timg]

I am flying down with work this weekend, and the following weekend. I was hoping to maybe get in some diving, if the conditions are decent. I am from the great lakes, and am ok with cooler water, but don't want to be uncomfortable.

Is anyone diving with only full 3mm at this time? I rather not bring out the thick suit.

Are the conditions around Ft Lauderdale, or the Keys better?

Thanks so much for the help

Current conditions on Molasses Reef in Key Largo:
NDBC - Station MLRF1

Right now I am wearing a 5mm, but I see lots of folks with a 3mm. I was wearing a 3mm until last week, when I bought the 5mm.
Water last night was 75, and the same today. Might want to wear a hood or hooded vest if you are prone to getting chilled. Also depends on how many dives you are going to do while you are here. If you are doing 4 dives a day, might want to opt for a hooded vest under your 3mm.

Report has a cold front coming through the Keys this weekend, so it might be a bit cooler for a few days.