Luis Figueroa is an SSI Dive Master and has 35+ years’ experience diving the waters of New England.
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Making Waves Across New England! Brian Weber
Brian Weber is a New England SCUBA diver who AMAZES us with his photography skills- which is exactly why we chose to spotlight him. Through his images, Brian brings to life the beauty that divers encounter each time they suit up and journey underwater. Want to see more of Brian's work? Visit our page, Making Waves in New England, to learn more about Brian's photography. |
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Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
Pro Tips for SCUBA Diving in New England
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Step 1
Ensure you have the proper gear for diving in New England. The New England SCUBA diving experience is unique. NE water temperatures range from 33-72°F depending on where and what time of the year. Having the right gear is key to an enjoyable and safe dive. It is also important to service gear before planning a dive, for your safety and the safety of others. Want to know where to get your gear serviced? Check out our list of local shops that you can connect with. |
Step 2
Secure a dive buddy- this is a critical component to your safety. New to the area or still building your dive-buddy list? The community provides ample opportunities for you to connect with fellow divers. We recommend Dive clubs, Shops and Events to find dive buddies. Don't forget to be familiar with your buddies dive kit. Do you know how to drop their weights in an emergency? Do you know how to undo their BCD in an emergency? We do not recommend SCUBA diving solo! |
Step 3
Check weather forecasts to map out the best dive site location. The wind direction will guide your choice of site. For example, if the winds are coming from the east, you would most likely have better luck at Folly Cove than Bass Rocks. The tools (wind and wave details) were added to the site to guide your selection of dive site. You can move the flags to the desired area for updated details and also toggle the day to look ahead at the forecast. Don't forget to check tide times for tide-dependent sites. |
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Add'l Forecasts and Tide Times:
Connecticut- Stonington Maine- Nubble Light Massachusetts- Old Garden New Hampshire- Seal Rocks Rhode Island- Fort Wetherill |
Step 4
Once you have an idea for the weather, hone in on a specific dive sites using our New England Dive Sites resource. |
Immerse Yourself
Into the World of
New England SCUBA Diving
iDive New England Blog
Have you read some of the iDive New England blog stories? New England scuba diver, Luis Figueroa, shares experience through iDive New England that immerse you in diving explorations across New England-from shore diving, to boat diving, to river diving.
With Figueroa’s tales of adventures and found treasure, you'll be inspired to try new dives and explore the New England dive scene.
With Figueroa’s tales of adventures and found treasure, you'll be inspired to try new dives and explore the New England dive scene.
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NEW BLOG POST: "The Sunken Forest"- New Hampshire's Drowned Forest
Always looking for new sites to try, a local NH dive site I have heard a lot about but have never done before was the “Sunken Forest” off Odiorne Point in Rye. It’s called the Sunken Forest as it’s an ancient coastal forest, or remnants of one, with cedar and pine tree stumps peering from beneath the sand and stone and now just stubs and bits, worn down by thousands of years of waves. The site is one of two “sunken forests” in New Hampshire waters. The other “drowned forest” is at nearby Jenness State Beach in Rye. Due to the tectonic shift about 3,500 years ago this forest, and the land it was once was, was swallowed by the Atlantic Ocean.
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A Story about the Sunken Forest in New Hampshire
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