Best Dive Light For Murky Water
If you are planning on diving in murky water the first concern is poor visibility. To enjoy your dive you’ll need a good dive light to illuminate the path and also improve visibility underwater. As you dive deeper colors tend to fade in clear water making everything dark grey or blue. On the other hand, it’s difficult to spot anything in murky waters. This also increases the risk of diving into objects submerged in water or risking an attack from dangerous marine life. in this article, I’ve put together the best dive light for murky water.
Let’s dive right into it!
Genwiss Scuba Diving Flashlight
I can’t recommend this diving light enough, it’s a versatile and very affordable diving light suitable for beginners to advanced scuba divers.
Many divers love this flashlight as you can use it for night diving, cave diving, wreck, recreational diving, and murky water diving. In addition, its compact size makes it suitable for camping, hiking or simply illuminating the surroundings at night.
Key Features
- 2000 lumens makes the flashlight bright enough for murky waters
- White LED light
- Rechargeable battery
- Compact and very lightweight
- An aluminum casing protecting the dive light in case of impact
- Comes with a security wrist strap so you don’t lose the light while diving
- An aluminum alloy coating prevents corrosion and rusting on the light
- IP8 waterproof rating with 2 O-rings to increase waterproof seal around the flashlight head
Pros
- Very affordable
- Durable flashlight with anti-rust and anti-corrosion properties
- Waterproof up to 80 m underwater
- White LED light is perfect for improving visibility in murky water
- Divers can comfortably use the dive light up to 80 meters underwater without worrying about water getting inside the light
Cons
- When using it frequently, you’ll need to buy an extra pair of batteries
ORCATORCH D630
One key feature to consider when shopping for a good dive light for murky water is the battery life. You don’t want your dive light running out of charge while 60 ft underwater.
The Orcatorch D63o has a battery life of up to 5 hours while on the highest light setting. Meaning when using it at the lowest setting, it will last longer than 5 hours.
While no diver can go scuba diving for 5 hours straight without taking any breaks, the light is perfect for murky water as the diver can relax and not worry about the battery dying before the dive is complete.
In addition, when doing multiple dives in a week in a remote location, you don’t have to worry about recharging the light after every dive.
Key Features
- Has 4000-lumen power meaning it’s a very bright dive light perfect for murky water, night diving, and exploring caves and wrecks.
- Rechargeable battery
- Waterproof up to 150m underwater
- Weighs 1.3 kgs with the batteries installed
- Has an angle adjusting cable allowing 90°-180° rotations
- Has a 7-degree beam angle
- A primary canister dive light
Pros
- Long battery life/runtime. (5 hours on the brightest setting mode)
- Easy navigation while using this dive light
- Has an in-built LED indicator showing how much charge is left on the light. Once the charge drops below 30% then the LED indicator will show a red color.
- The titanium alloy and hard-anodized aluminum used to manufacture the outer shell prevent rusting and corrosion
- 90°-180° adjusting cable allowing mobility
Cons
- Expensive
- The light is quite heavy
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Sea Dragon 2500F
As the name suggests this dive light has a 2500 lumen power output which is very bright. This makes it suitable for diving in murky water, night diving, and cave diving.
One unique feature to love about this dive light is that it’s compatible with hard waterproof phone casings such as the SeaLife iPhone Waterproof casing.
If you use your phone to capture videos and images, then this is the light for you. Since your hands are already full holding the phone it only makes perfect sense to have a light that fits with the casing making it easier for you while diving.
In addition, the light is also compatible with many small underwater cameras and go pros. A high-quality diving light suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced divers.
Key Features
- 2500 lumen power
- Has a 120-degree beam angle meaning it will shine at a wide angle in the murky water
- Comes with 3 brightness levels 100%, 50%, and 25% to suit your needs
- Anodized aluminum light head prevents rusting and corrosion from salty water
- The waterproof battery is well protected in such a way that water can hardly get to it in case the O-rings are faulty in the middle of a dive
- On the brightest level, the battery has a runtime of about 1 hour ideal for scuba diving (at 2500 lumens)
- While on the lowest level, the light shines at 1200 lumens which are still bright enough. What’s amazing is that even on the lowest setting the light has a burn time of about 60 minutes
- Has an inbuilt low power indicator that warms you when the charge on your battery is running out
Pros
- High-quality dive light with a good burn time on the highest brightness level
- Easy to use as it only requires one button to turn the light on and off as well as adjust the brightness level
- Sturdy light
- Easy to carry around while diving and it’s very difficult to lose or slip off the hand
- Waterproof up to 60 meters (210 ft.)
- The bright white light illuminates underwater without changing the original colors of marine life
- polycarbonate body protects the light in case of impact meaning the light won’t have any dents
Cons
- The dive light is quite expensive.
(Considering the high-quality materials, the technology used and the lumen power, it’s worth the price)
Kraken Sports NR-2000
Suitable for wreck diving and recreational diving. With 2000 lumen power, the dive light illuminates objects very well underwater up to 100 meters.
If you are planning on diving in murky water and looking for an affordable dive light with good features, this is a winner. This specific light from the brand is very popular among wreck and night divers saying a lot about the illumination and beam angle.
Key Features
- 2000 lumen power
- Has a 9-degree beam angle
- The dive light has a burn time of up to 90 minutes on the highest setting of 2000 lumens
- Comes with an inbuilt rechargeable battery with a USB cable charger
- Weighs only 275 grams
- Includes spare O-rings
Pros
- Compact and sturdy dive light
- In-built rechargeable battery
- Long burn time reliable in scuba diving
- Affordable
- An easy-to-use push-power button
Cons
- Has a shot handle
In case the short handle is an issue, you can easily fix it by using a simple flashlight holder (like this one on Amazon) or simply add a strap to the two holes at the base of the light and then secure it on your wrist.
Scubapro Nova 850R
A dive light made by scuba divers for scuba divers. Scubapro is a well-known brand among scuba divers. Manufacturing high-quality scuba diving gear and diving accessories.
The Scubapro Nova 850R is designed for all scuba divers. It’s very easy to use, very lightweight and comes in a compact size for easy travel and use while diving.
High-quality materials and technology used ensure the light serve you for a long time.
Key Features
- Has 850-lumen power output
- Can function properly up to 150 m
- The double O-rings ensure a water-tight seal
- Weighs only 522 grams
- Uses Cree LED meaning it’s very reliable, has a bright lumen output, and is efficient for scuba divers.
- An extended silicone headlight shroud protects other divers from bouncing back light
Pros
- Has a narrow beam angle of 8 degrees
- The push power button makes it easy to use
- Compact and lightweight
- Has a burn time of 2 hours on the highest brightness level
- Rechargeable batteries
Cons
- The dive light is quite expensive, especially for a beginner on a tight budget
How to Choose a Dive Light for Murky Water
When picking a dive light for murky water you’ll need to consider some factors.
- A good dive light for murky water has a high lumen output. Pick one with about 850 – 3000 lumens. The higher the lumen number the brighter the light will be. Since no natural light penetrates murky waters you’ll need a dive light from the moment you dive into the water
- Secondly, look for a dive light with a good grip. In case you drop the light while diving it can be very difficult for you to spot it leave alone to retrieve it. If you are lucky and the dive spot isn’t very deep then you can follow the light and luckily retrieve the dive light. Opt for dive lights with a good grip, or wrist strap.
- Opt for LED dive lights as these do a better job illuminating objects and marine life without changing their colors. White LED shines brighter meaning it will be most suited for murky water.
- It’s important to buy a light with adjustable brightness levels. Most dive lights have 3 – 5 adjustable levels but it’s important to double-check before making the investment. This allows you to adjust the brightness depending on the environment. It will also help save the battery charge extending its use time.
- Look for dive lights with rechargeable batteries. This not only saves you money but is also good for the environment since you won’t have a lot of electronic waste output.
Read More: Do You Need a Scuba Diving Flashlight
- Another important factor to consider is the burn time or the battery life. A good dive light has a burn time higher than the anticipated dive time. Picking a dive light with a minimum of 1 hour of burn time guarantees that it won’t die in the middle of a dive leaving you stranded and at risk.
- Always ensure the dive light is waterproof. Lights with additional O-rings ensure a waterproof seal on your light and guarantee no water leakage inside the light.
- Quality dive lights use a high-grade outer material such as aluminum or titanium alloy to prevent corrosion and rusting. This high-quality material also protects your light from dents in case there is an impact on it.
- Last but not least, ensure the glass used on the headlight is made from tempered glass. This helps protect your dive light from increasing water pressure.
There are many other factors to consider in a dive light such as brand, price, and color. These are based on personal preferences and do not affect the functionality of a good dive light.
