Waves, Tides & Currents

Take control of your dives no matter the conditions with the SSI Waves, Tides and Currents specialty.

Become an SSI Waves, Tides and Currents Specialty Diver

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!

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

SSI Standards

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