Become an SSI Waves, Tides and Currents Specialty Diver
Diving in currents opens up a world of new dive sites that often host the most spectacular marine life. Go shore diving and you will discover the simplicity of just walking off the beach and exploring your favourite dive sites with ease. But wave, tides and currents can impact your dives and affect your safety if you do not know how to handle them.
The SSI Waves, Tides and Currents specialty will enhance your dive skills and understanding, so you can enjoy diving in different environments safely and with confidence. You will gain a better understanding of dynamic open water environments and learn about the environmental conditions that affect different dive sites. You will also practice diving from shore, in currents or in rivers to earn the specialty certification. Get started today!
Facts and Training Standards
Minimum Age
10
Amount of Open Water Sessions
2
Maximum Training Depth
30 m / 100 ft
Suggested duration (h)
5-10
Certification Prerequisites
Open Water Diver certification
Dive beyond the surf and surge
Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:
Learn the skills and techniques needed to safely and comfortably conduct dives in waves, tides, and currents
Learn about environmental conditions that affect dive sites
Practice evaluating and diving from shore, in currents, or in rivers
