Telford is 30-40ft viz, no longer tannic in the basin
Peacock 1,2 & 3 is temporarily closed
Big Guy Scuba
We have classes anywhere from open water classes to cave classes and everything in between.
07/04/2026
Happy 4th of July!
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
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06/13/2026
Glad to welcome Hess as part of our team!
We are excited about our future!
06/11/2026
Announcement soon to be made something something big is coming to Big Guy Scuba
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
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
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Classes agencies are SSI, TDI, SDI & IANTD with amazing instructors
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