So this week hasn't been going out as planned for diving. The current score between Mother Nature and I stands at 3-0, in M.N.'s favor. So while waiting for better conditions to come, some insight given to me by my friends on when to dive.
First, weather.com is your friend. Surfline.com is also your friend. Always check out the weather/surf reports a day or so before you go out to dive. Conditions you want to look out for are low surf levels, and low winds. If the surf reports says its a good day for surfing, that means its a bad day for diving. You want low winds because with high winds, there's smaller waves that come more often, essentially turning you into a giant rubber ducky stuck in a bathtub with 2 splashing kids. Not fun. Especially if you're like me and gets sea sick by just thinking about it. Not fun times at all.
Lastly, if you go out, quoted from a friend of mine, if the hairs on the back of your neck stick up, and you don't feel good about it, go get some coffee and a donut, and relax.
In general, use common sense before diving, and as usual, safe diving!
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