Explore Texas

Diving in Texas offers a unique blend of environments, making it a hidden gem for underwater explorers. The state's diving highlights include the vibrant reefs of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico. Here, divers are greeted by stunning coral formations and a plethora of marine life, including playful dolphins and majestic manta rays. These offshore sites often require boat diving, providing thrilling adventures for enthusiasts seeking rich marine biodiversity.

Beyond the Gulf, Texas also boasts remarkable spring-fed diving sites such as San Solomon Springs and Spring Lake. These locations are known for their crystal-clear waters, maintaining a constant temperature of 22°C/72°F year-round, ideal for divers who enjoy serene, freshwater environments. For those interested in wreck diving, Lake Travis and Athens Scuba Park offer submerged barges, airplanes, and more, creating a diver's playground of submerged history. While the Gulf of Mexico's water temperatures range from 24°C/76°F in winter to 31°C/88°F in summer, divers should be cautious of the hurricane season from May to October. With various international airports, access to these diving spots is convenient, making Texas a surprisingly diverse destination for diving enthusiasts.

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Diver Level Programs / Courses

High Tide Scuba and Water Sports

SSI Altitude Diving

14 Nov 2025 + 11 more

Student prerequisites are as follows: 1. Must meet the minimum age requirement of 10 years old. 2. Must hold the Referral Diver certification (or above) from a recognized training agency. **This diving knowledge specialty may be combined with an Open Water Diver program** During the SSI Altitude Diving program, you will learn everything you need to plan a safe dive at higher altitude. During the theory session we will teach you how to plan diving at altitude and to make use of the tools that are available for this with our explanation and materials.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Woodlands Dive Center

Enriched Air Nitrox Level 2 (40%)

14 Nov 2025

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Dive Masters Of San Antonio

Open Water Diver

15 Nov 2025

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Divetech Inc

Enriched Air Nitrox Level 1 & 2 (40%)

18 Nov 2025

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% & 40% certification.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

High Tide Scuba and Water Sports

Equipment Techniques

18 Nov 2025 + 2 more

Choosing and buying your dive equipment is one of the biggest and most important investments you will make as a diver, but it is easy to get it a bit wrong. We want you to choose the right dive kit for your needs and know how to look after it properly. With the right knowledge, you can get the most from your investment and enjoy safe and comfortable dives for years to come. The SSI Equipment Techniques specialty is the best way to learn how to choose and store your dive kit. Working with an experienced and trained SSI Professional, you will learn in-depth information about the components of your Total Diving System and develop a thorough understanding of your diving equipment. You will also practice basic preventative dive equipment maintenance to ensure you get maximum performance and longevity from your Total Diving System. Start this dive equipment specialty today!

Diver Level Programs / Courses

High Tide Scuba and Water Sports

Enriched Air Nitrox

19 Nov 2025 + 2 more

The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox program will teach you how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Diving with enriched air can increase your no-decompression limits, increase your safety, and reduce the required length of your surface intervals when compared to air. You will earn the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification after completing this program. Student prerequisites are as follows: Must meet the minimum age requirement of 10 years old. Must be a referral diver (or above) from a recognized training agency. Please bring a completed medical form with you to your first session.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Divetech Inc

Full Face Mask

22 Nov 2025

Dive into the depths of adventure with the SSI Full Face Mask Diving Course! This specialized program equips you with the skills and knowledge to explore underwater like never before. You'll learn to use a full face mask for enhanced comfort and visibility, and experience the thrill of breathing underwater without the constraints of traditional masks. Ideal for divers looking to expand their horizons, this course combines expert instruction with practical training, ensuring you feel confident and safe while discovering the wonders of the ocean. Join us and unlock a new level of underwater exploration!

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Sport Divers of Houston, Inc.

Dry Suit Diving

22 Nov 2025

Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Divetech Inc

Open Water Diver

03 Dec 2025

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Texas Dive Center, Inc.

Gas Blender Nitrox/Trimix

05 Dec 2025

Correctly mixing gasses is essential to being able to breathe safely underwater. The SSI Gas Blender program teaches you the skills and concepts required to safely blend nitrox and helium-based trimix gases. This non-diving program is open to certified and uncertified divers and teaches proper usage of mathematics, gas blending software, physics, and techniques required to blend breathing gases safely. Upon completing this program, you will earn either the SSI Nitrox Gas Blender or SSI Trimix Gas Blender certification. Get started online today!

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Divetech Inc

Scuba Skills Update

06 Dec 2025

It is easy for dive skills to get rusty and to lose confidence when you have not dived for a while. With the SSI Scuba Skills Update, we will get you back in the water and diving with ease in no time. This scuba refresher course allows you to review and practice scuba skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. This is a great course to take just before a dive holiday, so you spend less time worrying about your skills and more time admiring the marine life. If you are a non-certified Open Water Diver student, a Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your dive skills before your open water training dives. With no fixed course duration, you can take your time and focus on the skills you need help with.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Divetech Inc

Enriched Air Nitrox Level 1 & 2 (40%)

16 Dec 2025

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% & 40% certification.

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★★ Valhalla Missile Silo

This dive site is privately owned and rented out to official dive groups from their website. Just google it. Suggested for those in good physical condition as there are a lot of steps down.

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★★★★☆ Mammoth Lake

Located just one hour south from downtown Houston, Texas, this 70 acres dedicated scuba park is a fun destination for scuba divers of all levels. For more information please check their website: https://mammothlaketexas.com/

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★★★★☆ Joe’s Place Marina & Resort

This dive site has camping & RV sites. The office building is right next to the designated scuba area. The building has a Party Room that can be rented. Phone 830-612-3775 Website: www:joesmarina.com Availability is Wednesday through Sunday, 8 AM to Dusk. Call to verify rates.

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★★★★☆ Windy Point Park

Deep diving off the wall. Several platforms and things to dive on and around. First come first serve on the camping - NO reservations. NO Glass Containers or Firearms. Phone # 512-266-3337 Website: windypointpark.com Check website for current fees.

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★★★★☆ The Blue Lagoon - Texas

This is a disused quartz rock quarry, which is now filled with water. Maximum depth 8 - 10m. Phone 936-438-8888, call ahead to make reservations for dives and check rates. Website: bluelagoonscuba.net. Visit website to check rules and fees.

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★★★★☆ North Park, Canyon Lake

North Park is a Primitive TENT CAMPING park ONLY! NO DAY USE! This means the park has a restroom, no showers, two water fountains with drinkable city water, and that each site has a table, benches, fire ring/grill, and lake access. Campsites for weekend use only. Not open during the week. Open 1 April to 30 Sept.

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★★★★★ South Padre Island

The South Padre Island Jetties are accessible through Isla Blanca Park, managed by Cameron County Parks. Parking is available. There is a fee to enter the park. This is shore diving and conditions vary greatly. Always check local tides and weather before diving this site. Average visibility is 5 feet or less.

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★★★★☆ Overlook Park, Canyon Lake, Texas

Overlook Park is a public, day-use park with spectacular views of Canyon Lake’s south side. Trek through the park’s 1-mile loop hiking trail or meander the Verada Real walking trail, which will take you all the way across the dam.

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★★★★☆ Aquarena Springs / Spring Lake

The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, formerly known as Aquarena Springs, has been a local favorite for outdoor and water recreation. Due to protected and endangered species, water access is limited to those in scuba classes or volunteer divers who have completed the Center’s Volunteer Diving Program.

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★★★★☆ Stillhouse Park

Stillhouse Hollow Lake is located in central Texas and is open year round. Stillhouse Park is an easy shore dive and popular amongst locals. There is a dive shop at the marina on the NE side of the lake making air fills convenient. Visibility is usually 5-15 ft.

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★★★★☆ Scuba Divers Paradise Dock

Training Dock located just outside of the Dive Shop. Divers giant stride into 12 feet of water and follow the buoy down to the platform. “This is the official “Starting Point“ of dive.

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★★★☆☆ Brandy Branch Reservoir Boat Launch

4.1 Miles South of I-20 on FM 3251. (Look for sign “Public Boat Ramp“) Its only a mile down Boat Launch. Vegetation can be thick in the summer. Start dive at boat launch. 330° or NNW 200 yards and your out of the vegetation. Depth is about 24 feet. A lot of stumps and trees. Wall of grass you can follow.

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★★★☆☆ Port Aransas Jetty South

Water entry is off of very large boulders. Incoming/outgoing tides need to be considered. BE AWARE people are fishing in the adjacent along the Jetty. Visibility varies with tides and weather (fair to poor). Sandy bottom around 20-foot depth (+/-) dependent on the tide.

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★★★☆☆ Longhorn Lake, League City, Texas

This is a lake available to swimmers, scuba divers and fishermen. People use this lake to train for triathlons and other water activities. There are boats, boat motors, bathtubs, and other items sunken to find while scuba diving.

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★★★★★ Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory

The Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory is an astronaut training facility and neutral buoyancy pool operated by NASA and located at the Sonny Carter Training Facility, near the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

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Diving in Texas

Texas may not be the first place that comes to mind for diving, but it offers a variety of underwater experiences worth exploring. Lake Travis is a top spot for shore dives, featuring sites like Windy Point Park, where divers can explore sunken boats and unique underwater sculptures. Another notable location is the Texas Clipper off South Padre Island, a popular wreck dive that provides divers with a breathtaking glimpse into marine history.

For those seeking unique experiences, night dives in Texas' freshwater lakes offer encounters with nocturnal freshwater creatures. Divers can enjoy a balance of shore and boat diving; however, liveaboards are less common, making shore and day-boat options more popular. Whether you're interested in shipwrecks or the tranquility of a night dive, Texas provides diverse opportunities for divers of all levels.

The best Months to dive in Texas

Diving in Texas is a year-round activity, though conditions can vary with the seasons. During the summer, water temperatures range from 26°C–30°C/79°F–86°F, making it the most comfortable time for divers. However, visibility can be affected by increased water activity and warmer currents. In winter, temperatures drop to 15°C–20°C/59°F–68°F, offering clearer waters but requiring thicker wetsuits for comfort.

Spring and fall present moderate conditions, with temperatures averaging 18°C–24°C/64°F–75°F. Visibility is generally good, ranging from 15 to 30 meters/49 to 98 feet, though can be impacted by wind and freshwater inflows from rain. While diving is possible year-round, late winter and early spring may be less favorable due to cooler temperatures and potential storms affecting water clarity and safety.

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Dive World Scuba

2250 Thousand Oaks Blvd #211, 78232 San Antonio, TX - USA

Phantom Training Center

Fort Hood Army Military Base, 76544 Ft. Hood, TX - USA

Ascuba Venture, Inc

6121 S Padre Island, 78412 Corpus Christi, TX - USA

Toucan Dans Dive Center

1016 N Grandview Ave, 79761 Odessa, TX - USA

Outside The Asylum Diving & Travel

2004 S Mason Rd, 77450 Katy, TX - USA

High Tide Scuba and Water Sports

1315 HWY 1187, Suite 101, 76063 Mansfield, TX - USA

WW Diving

3023 Woodland Hills Dr., 77339 Kingwood, TX - USA

Dive Masters Of San Antonio

451 McCarty Road, 78216 San Antonio, TX - USA

Phantom Training Center

217 S Main St, 76544 Copperas Cove, TX - USA

Athens Scuba Park, Inc

500 N Murchison ST, 75751 Athens, TX - USA

Woodlands Dive Center

25701 Interstate 45 North, 77380 Spring, TX - USA

The Scuba Shop

8451 Blvd 26, 76180 North Richland Hills, TX - USA

Divetech Inc

5325 Cornish St, 77007 Houston, TX - USA

Texas Dive Center, Inc.

3602 Slide Road Suite B34, 79414 Lubbock, TX - USA

GULF COAST SCUBA

3206 MERCER ST, 77027 HOUSTON, TX - USA

Duggan Diving Enterprises Inc.

2617 Pat Booker Rd, 78148 Universal City, TX - USA

Toms Dive & Swim

5909 Burnet Rd, 78757 Austin, TX - USA

Oceanic Ventures

5808 Newcastle, 77401 Bellaire, TX - USA

Classified Diving Center Inc.

17515 Spring Cypress Road, 77429 Cypress, TX - USA

Sport Divers of Houston, Inc.

20814 Gulf Fwy, Ste. 60, 77598 Webster, TX - USA