Where is the best place to check current and near term coastal weather for the waters Tortuga dives?
NOAA Marine Weather for Onslow Bay out to 20 nautical miles is the first place to look. It can be different further offshore, but you have to travel through this area coming and going. For up to the minute wind speed and direction, as well as wave height and period…check here. Onslow Bay Weather Buoy. For an idea of sea temperatures, you can look at the satelite images, but remember, if it is overcast, the images will be blank. If you have a hard time interpreting the information on these sites, read this explanation.
