SAN DIEGO FREE DIVING FIELD GUIDE
Discover Your Inner Dolphin: Two Days of Pool-Only Freediving in San Diego
A two-day, classroom-plus-pool course on Mission Beach that teaches fundamentals, gear use, and relaxed breath-hold technique for beginners.
Discover Your Inner Dolphin: Two Days of Pool-Only Freediving in San Diego.
This pool-only freediving course in San Diego strips the sport to its essentials: classroom theory followed by guided, hands-on practice in a controlled pool environment. Over a day and a half you’ll learn breathing and relaxation techniques, ear‑clearing, and how to move efficiently with long freediving fins — all without performance pressure or certification requirements.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Classroom to Pool in Two Focused Sessions
The course is delivered across two sessions: an evening classroom to cover physiology, breathwork, and equalization, followed by a morning pool session where techniques are applied under instructor guidance.
Gear You’ll Use — and Can Rent
Participants can rent almost all required equipment at checkout; the course expects a low‑volume freediving mask, a J‑style snorkel, a longblade freediving fin, and (strongly recommended in San Diego) a 5mm freediving or spearfishing wetsuit.
Mission Beach: Classroom at HQ, Practice at The Plunge
Instruction starts at Just Get Wet HQ in Mission Beach for the classroom session, with the pool practice held at The Plunge the following morning — scheduled on weekdays and weekends to suit most calendars.
What the day feels like
What the Weekend Feels Like
Expect a deliberately paced course: an evening of explanation and breathing drills, followed by an early morning pool session where instructors tailor exercises to your comfort level. The emphasis is on relaxation, familiarization with equipment, and enjoying breath‑hold movement rather than chasing numbers or certifications.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who will get the most from this pool-only freediving introduction.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two sessions across a day and a half: classroom on Friday evening (5:00–7:00 pm) and a pool session on Saturday morning (around 6:45–10:00 am). Classes run on weekdays and weekends.
You can rent most gear; recommended personal items include a low‑volume freediving mask, J‑style snorkel, longblade freediving fins, and a 5mm freediving or spearfishing wetsuit (or a well‑fitting 5mm full suit with hood if needed).
Rental equipment is available at checkout except for optional earplugs; contact the operator if you plan to purchase gear and want recommendations.
If you are prone to motion sickness the operator recommends starting dramamine the night before and avoiding citrus; eat something small and bland before diving.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The program runs two days across a day and a half: an evening classroom session followed by a morning pool session.
Do I need my own gear?
No — almost all diving gear is available to rent at checkout, though participants may bring personal equipment if they prefer.
Will I earn a certification or be pushed to hit depth/time goals?
No — there are no performance requirements or certifications; the course emphasizes comfort, relaxation, and learning fundamentals rather than numbers.
What kind of wetsuit should I wear?
A 5mm freediving or spearfishing two‑piece (open cell inner/nylon outer) is highly recommended for San Diego; a very well‑fitting 5mm full neoprene suit with a hood is an acceptable alternative.
I get seasick — is that a problem?
While this is a pool course, the operator notes seasickness is common on tours and recommends taking dramamine the night before and avoiding citrus; eating something small and bland before diving can help.
Where do the sessions meet?
The classroom meets at Just Get Wet HQ in Mission Beach and the pool session takes place at The Plunge in Mission Beach.