Texas Dive Center - California
Texas Dive Center in California is a solid choice for divers looking to explore the local sites. They cater well to those getting their initial certifications or needing gear for a weekend trip. If you're based in the area and want a reliable local shop with connections to nearby dive spots, they’re a good option.
- Location
- California, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 33.561790, -101.925026
- Phone
- +1-806-791-0567
- Website
- https://www.texasdivecenterinc.com/
- Certification Agencies
- SSI, DDI
- Courses
- Open Water Diver, Scuba Skills Update, Advanced Open Water Diver, Specialty Diver Training, Master Diver, Professional Courses, Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Open Water Scuba Instructor, Specialty Instructor, Kids Program, Dive Skill Refresher, Diving for the Disabled, Computer Diving, Enriched Air Diver, Altitude Diver, Advanced Wreck, Coral Identification, Deep Diver, Drift Diver, Emergency Response (ReactRight), Fish Identification, Fresh Water Ecology, Full Face Mask Diver, Independent Diver, Manta Rays, Marine Ecology, Navigation Specialty, Night and Limited Visibility Diver, Perfect Buoyancy, Stress & Rescue Course, Science of Diving, Search and Recovery Diver, Shark Ecology, Turtle Ecology, Underwater Photo/Video
- Address
- 3602, Slide Road, Lubbock, 79414
Dive Sites Near Texas Dive Center
Texas Dive Center 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