SDBR - 5/03/2013 11:58 AM
Good afternoon, Greg! I would say YES! The data buoys are not only out to sea, but are also along the coast, some just a few hundred feet offshore, some within a mile or two of shore, some a few miles further out, all of which can be seen by observing the NOAA map for the data buoys. Not only can their location be seen geographically, many have their location expressed by their name, as well as their lat/lon. Also, as seen on the buoy reports, the wind direction, speed, wave height, period, water temp., air temp., etc., is provided, all of which can be a factor in determining dive conditions. Reliable information is better than no information at all. Nothing wrong with providing that information resource/ tool to the members for their consideration in dive planning.