Big Guy Scuba

Big Guy Scuba

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We have classes anywhere from open water classes to cave classes and everything in between.

07/13/2026

Telford is 30-40ft viz, no longer tannic in the basin

Peacock 1,2 & 3 is temporarily closed

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!

07/03/2026

Big Guy Scuba – Daily Spring Visibility Report

Our team checked conditions at several local springs today. Here is the latest update:

P1

The basin remains brown/tannic.
Water inside the cave is expected to remain clear.

Orange Grove

Surface visibility is approximately 10 feet.
Visibility should improve significantly below approximately 40 feet.

Telford

The main basin is brown and tannic.
Water level is above the rock bridge.
The small opening appeared noticeably clearer than the main basin.

Royal Spring

Conditions have improved, and visibility appears to be getting better.
We were unable to enter the spring due to an active emergency response. Emergency personnel were on scene, including fire, law enforcement, and EMS. Out of respect for those involved, we have no additional information regarding the incident.

Little River

The park closed at 6:00 PM before we arrived, so we were unable to assess conditions.
We have heard reports that the basin may be tannic, but we have not been able to verify those reports firsthand.

Troy Spring

Closed due to unsafe conditions.

Ruth Spring

Conditions continue to look good.

As always, conditions can change quickly depending on rainfall and water levels. If you’re planning a dive, please use good judgment, dive within your training and experience, and feel free to contact Big Guy Scuba if you have any questions about current conditions or upcoming dives.

Dive safe!
— The Big Guy Scuba Team

06/16/2026

🌊 I Want to Dive Strong Currents… but I need the right skills first.

Strong currents can transform an ordinary dive into an unforgettable experience… or a stressful one if you’re not properly trained.

Drift diving demands much more than simply “going with the flow.” It requires:

✔️ Drift Procedures
✔️ Team Positioning
✔️ Gas Consumption Management
✔️ Surface Deployment Techniques
✔️ DSMB Procedures
✔️ Navigation Skills
✔️ Entry & Exit Strategies

The difference between feeling overwhelmed and feeling in control is training.

🔺 IANTD Drift Diver gives you the knowledge, confidence, and practical experience to safely enjoy some of the most exciting dive sites in the world—from oceanic channels to legendary drift dives filled with sharks, mantas, and pelagic life.

Don’t avoid the current. Learn how to dive it.

06/13/2026

Glad to welcome Hess as part of our team!

We are excited about our future!

06/11/2026
06/11/2026

Announcement soon to be made something something big is coming to Big Guy Scuba

06/05/2026

We will be closed today after 2:20pm for the NSS-CDS social tonight

We will be closed tomorrow all day for the NSS-CDS conference

We will be open sunday normal hours

Photos from Big Guy Scuba's post 06/03/2026

New shirts with a map, we will be selling these this weekend at the conference!

$25 each

05/23/2026

Need fills after a nice dive at telford, peacock or cow?

Come on by! We have nitrox & air fills (nitrox is .17cent per cf, air is $7 per cylinder)

We also have O2 fills @ $0.55 per cf

We always try to provide good cold fills!

We are located at the intersection before telford springs, 4 minutes from orange grove

We sell lights, classes, helmets and other merchandise from Diverite

Classes agencies are SSI, TDI, SDI & IANTD with amazing instructors

Call us @ (706) 972-7397

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