Cold water Detecting

[Larwar]

I will be in Daytona beech this winter, I want to detect the water but not sure what to wear, as the temp will be around 60 degrees, do I need a wet suit? Any thoughts. Thankyou

 

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[Treasure_Hunter]

Yes, water temperature is usually low 60s and that is cold with out wet suit.

 

[CASPER-2]

im from new england - usually fla. waters at their coldest is stil warmer than ours get up here
I wear a light dive jacket and swim trunks
I have winter fla. waters with native floridians though that water is cold to them

 

[mjb Mike]

if you are going in the water deep enough were you my fall in a wet suit. But if you are only going in a foot or 2 you can were neo Prem waders. the thicker the warmer they are.if the surf is rough wet suit. If you fall in with waders, they fill up and you can't swim. Im with casper 60 water aint too bad

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

im from new england - usually fla. waters at their coldest is stil warmer than ours get up here
I wear a light dive jacket and swim trunks
I have winter fla. waters with native floridians though that water is cold to them

Nor sure what side of state you hunt when here, big difference in water temperature between Gulf of Mexico waters and Atlantic. Atlantic is cold, especially when the water turns upside down.

 

[Flipperfla]

We were just over there a few days ago, my In-laws live there. Surf is up, big time. Lots of access ramps still closed, MAJOR damage from Ponce north. Shocking! Areas of beach closed due to construction,demolition and building a sea wall to try and save Flagler Beach. As I mentioned, surf is up, red flags on beaches if you decide to get in the water be really careful of the rip currents just a few feet offshore they can sweep you off your feet in just knee deep water in seconds if that happens with all your gear you could be in some serious sh!t. People drown here every week. Be careful and take a friend to keep an eye on you.
Canaveral National Seashore to the south is off limits. Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge and Mosquito Lagoon, off limits.Further South, Melbourne, Sebastian, Vero area you allowed on the beach from the dunes to the water. You are not allowed in the water, it is “leased” and is STRICTLY enforced, so don’t even think about it. You can go to Treasure Salvors Inc. Key West to see where the leased areas are located. You can also sign up and go out on one of their salvage sites with them, bring your wallet, lol.
Any questions give me a shout, I will be glad to help.