Swimming and scuba diving are among the best forms of exercise. It involves the entire body—every muscle is firing and moving. They are total-body workouts from start to finish. Scuba diving is a fun activity with a big following and any diver will tell you how amazing it is. All over the world, there are great sites to dive and, if you’re lucky, you will see a few of them up close. After your first dive, you will want to do it again and again. As your knowledge and experience grows, you can fine-tune your hobby and start to learn the intricate details and improve the experience.
Really get into it and learn things you didn’t know before but are a big part of the sport. Like, when is the best time of day to scuba dive? There are varying opinions on that. Many divers love scuba diving at night. Night scuba isn’t for beginners, though; it takes a lot of practical knowledge and firsthand tips about nighttime diving before attempting that.
Diving During the Day
Avid divers will tell you that any time of day is the best time for a dive. If you want to see a lot of beautiful marine life and structures though, there are times that are better than others. Also, there are times that are better to specific areas. If you are diving in Maui, certain times are better than in Panama.
Wherever you are, you will want to dive when the sun is high in the sky and shines the longest. A general rule is to dive from around 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In those four hours, the sunlight will be at its brightest and penetrate the water the longest. This allows you to see further into the water and see more of the underwater ecosystem. It will also help you identify any underwater predators that might be lurking about. Being underwater isn’t a good time for surprises from curious carnivores.
Diving at Night
Experienced divers will tell you that there is nothing like a night dive. Going down to a reef at night is a whole new experience that every scuba driver should try once in their life. The line of sight is limited at night, of course, but the colors explode. The nighttime color of tropical fish and coral is like looking at something under a blacklight. You should never dive a new site for the first time at night, though. You need to dive it first during the day, so you know what’s there—what kind of creatures, what kind of structures, and any potential dangers. Visibility won’t be better at night, so make sure you can identify everything during the day.