SCUBA/FUSION - California
The team at SCUBA/FUSION are the real deal, no fuss, just solid diving instruction. They specialise in getting you comfortable in the water, from your first open water dives to more advanced certs, and they really shine with local California diving. If you’re serious about learning to dive properly, especially in temperate waters, these are your people. We love their no-nonsense approach; they focus on competence over rushing you through a course. We've heard great things about their instructors' patience, particularly with new divers who might be a bit nervous about the chillier California conditions. They'll get you feeling right at home in a wetsuit, navigating the kelp forests that are so iconic here. Our favourite bit of advice from them was always to listen for the crunch of sea urchins being eaten by otters – a sound you miss if you’re too focused on your buoyancy. They’re excellent for anyone looking to truly master their skills for diving in the Pacific, or just wants a friendly shop to rent gear and get some honest advice on local conditions before heading out to one of the 200+ local sites.
- Location
- California, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 37.555634, -122.318170
- Phone
- +1-650-212-3483
- Website
- https://www.scubafusion.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- yes
- Address
- 1210, South El Camino Real, San Mateo, 94402
Dive Sites Near SCUBA/FUSION
SCUBA/FUSION provides access to 15 dive sites in California.
Other Dive Centres in California
- Adventure Sports Unlimited - PADI
- Adventure West Scuba - PADI
- Aloha Scuba
- Anderson's SCUBA diving
- Any Water Dive Center - PADI, DAN
- Aquanautics Dive, Inc - ["PADI"]
- Aquarius Dive Shop
- Aqua Safaris - EFR, DAN
- Aqua Sports
- ASD Scuba School
Best Time to Dive in California
The warmest water temperatures in California occur in August, averaging 20.6°C (up to 24.0°C). The coolest conditions are in February at 14.0°C.
The calmest sea conditions are typically in July with average wave heights of 0.60m.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 14.4°C (air: 14.0°C)
- February: 14.0°C (air: 13.8°C)
- March: 14.2°C (air: 13.3°C)
- April: 14.9°C (air: 14.3°C)
- May: 16.6°C (air: 15.4°C)
- June: 18.9°C (air: 17.4°C)
- July: 20.4°C (air: 18.9°C)
- August: 20.6°C (air: 19.6°C)
- September: 20.4°C (air: 19.7°C)
- October: 18.8°C (air: 18.4°C)
- November: 16.3°C (air: 16.0°C)
- December: 15.6°C (air: 14.3°C)
Marine Life in California
Home to 10 recorded species including 8 reef fish, 1 other, 1 octopus & squid.
Notable Marine Life
- Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi)
- Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - Reef Fish
- Western Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) - Reef Fish
- Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) - Reef Fish
- Little post horn squid (Spirula spirula) - Octopus & Squid
- Prickly sculpin (Cottus asper) - Reef Fish
- cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii) - Reef Fish
- Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) - Reef Fish
- brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) - Reef Fish
- Ribbonfish (Lepidopus caudatus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for California
Based on average water temperature of 17.1°C.
- Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 17°C water
- Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories