Hurricane Bill Scuba Diving Update
Scuba Update on Hurricane Bill
As Hurricane Bill continues to pound the northeast coast of the United States, and 12-foot waves crash against Boothbay Harbor in Maine, it is topical to think about if it is possible to scuba dive during a hurricane.
12-foot waves produced by Hurricane Bill.
Scuba Diving during a Hurricane
A hurricane is a very severe wind that occurs above water, so causes a strong natural disturbance to the ocean. So, the visibility during a hurricane is terrible, making it one of the reasons not to scuba dive during a hurricane, plus the fact that there are strong currents and rip tides during the hurricane, making it quite dangerous. Hurricane Bill is no exception. One 7-year-old girl was killed over the weekend.
Scuba Diving in Maine during Hurricane Bill
All along the Northeast coast of the United States, including the coasts of New Jersey and Maine, the waves have been enormous, making it unsafe for swimmers and scuba divers alike. In fact, the only people out there in the ocean at the moment, risking their tails in Hurricane Bill are those crazy surfers!
How long will Hurricane Bill last?
At this point, it is not known exactly how long Hurricane Bill will continue affecting scuba diving along the Northeast Coast of the US. However, scuba dive companies in the area are optimistic it will not affect their diving plans for the coming weekend, although visibility is expected to be reduced.
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