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| Originally Posted by Tim Ingmire But surely thats going to be waaaay colder than around the UK at this time of year Lou? |
We went about now, and you are really looking at Scapa sort of temps. maybe a bit colder, but not that bad. It isn't Arctic or anything, and the diving is lovely.
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Some basic information about the coastal B.C. waters that will help make your diving experience, a memorable one. You can enjoy year round diving in the Strait of Georgia. The winter months are best for the diver who is also a photographer, as visibility is clearer when plankton activity is low and there's very little river run-off.
Water temperature is affected by depth and currents in all diving sites. In British Columbia the summer surface temperatures range from 12 to 18 degrees Celsius (54 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit) and in winter they vary from 4 to 8 degrees Celsius (49 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit). But once you reach a depth of 9 to 12 meters (30 to 40 feet), the temperature is quite stable throughout the year, at about 7 degrees Celsius (45 degrees Fahrenheit). Locals, dive all year round wearing custom-fitted dry suits or custom-fitted wet suits of neoprene. The choice is yours.
River run-off in spring and rainstorms can cause murky water, check your charters and dive these areas when good weather returns. Industrial pollution impedes visibility, so it's best to avoid mining sites, logging operations and factories.
The growth of plankton happens twice a year in the North Pacific and can cloud the top 6 to 9 meters (20 to 30 feet) of water. The first "bloom" happens in the spring, any time from March through to May, the second growth might come in late summer or early autumn, anytime from August through to late September, or early October. During these time period you should find a deep dive site to enjoy good visibility. |
John gulliver would recommend God's Pocket as the best of the best, but we liked Quadra when we went (haven't been to God's pocket. John has done both...several times
