Water in Grand Cayman??

[mamasue]

Anybody know the water temperature in Grand Cayman in mid-September??

I'm going to dive, but not sure what suit to take.... whether a skin will be enough.... or 2 mm shorty??

Don't really want to lug my 3mm full suit.... but I do feel the cold!!!

[scubaran]

Anybody know the water temperature in Grand Cayman in mid-September??

I'm going to dive, but not sure what suit to take.... whether a skin will be enough.... or 2 mm shorty??

Don't really want to lug my 3mm full suit.... but I do feel the cold!!!

 

From www.sunsethouse.com 's website:

 

Summer - May to October

85°F to 90°F during the day.

73°F to 85°F at night

Water temperature ranges between 82°F to 86°F

Relative humidity varies from 68% to 92%.

I've been there in October and the water was 81 that day so if you don't get too cold in 80 degree water I'm sure the skin will be fine.:)

Randall

[RedHeadTexan]

I was diving in GC in December and only wore a skin. The water was in the low 80's. I think my shortie would have been too much.

 

One guy on the boat actually went diving in Wranglers...yes blue jeans. I guess they keep you warm or protected or something:confused: . That was bizarre

[drew sailbum]

Water temperatures typically peak in late September to early October. Expect water temps of about 85 degrees.

 

If you really feel the cold then a 3/2 shorty would be suitable. Most people dive without a wetsuit at that time of year.

[mamasue]

Thanks for the advice..... I'll be taking my 2mm shorty!!!