2010 Latest Diving and Boating Conditions

These are the conditions simply observed by divers and the captain on the charters as of the date listed.  Of course, conditions vary from site to site and sometimes day to day due to wind and currents mixing and moving the surface water.  

Update Date:   Aug 29, 2010

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Surface temperature: Surface temperatures are toasty at 62 degrees on both ends of the island and the air temperatures are highly variable.   The thermocline is at about 100 feet now. 

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Diving Visibility:  Visibility is average for this time of year ranging around 30 - 40 feet. 

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Buoys : As of last weekend all buoys on the north end were out and all buoys were out on the south end.  I haven't been to the Glenlyon, and the Algoma so I can't speak to them, but the park has been very good at getting the buoys out this year. Thanks to the park dive team for getting the buoys on quicker this year.   Line and jug on theTug in Five Finger Bay is missing.

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Boat Traffic : The boat traffic has been pretty light.  We were able to find open docks.

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Gasoline Price - Around $3.30 at Grand Portage Marina.  At Windigo gas is $5.40 per gallon -- unbelievable.