Dive Sites

Dive Sites & Maps

Build your personal database of dive sites with GPS coordinates, maps, conditions, and access information.

Site Database

The Sites tab shows all your dive sites in a list or map view.

Switching Views

Toggle between:

• List View - Scrollable list sorted by name or dive count
• Map View - Interactive map with clustered markers

Creating a Dive Site

1. Tap + Add Site from the Sites tab
2. Enter the required information
3. Optionally capture GPS location
4. Save the site

Site Fields

Field	Description
Name	Site name (required)
Description	Details about the site
Country	Country location
Region	State/province/region
Latitude/Longitude	GPS coordinates
Min Depth	Shallowest point
Max Depth	Deepest point
Difficulty	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Technical
Rating	Your 1-5 star rating
Hazards	Currents, boats, marine life, etc.
Access Notes	How to get there, entry points
Mooring Number	Mooring buoy ID
Parking Info	Parking availability
Notes	Any other information

GPS Location

Capture Current Location

If you're at the dive site:

1. Tap Use My Location
2. Allow location permission if prompted
3. Coordinates are automatically filled

Tip: Capture location at the entry point for accurate positioning.

Manual Entry

Enter coordinates manually in decimal format:

• Latitude: 7.3456 (positive for North)
• Longitude: 134.4567 (positive for East)

Map Picker

1. Tap the map icon next to coordinates
2. Pan and zoom to find the location
3. Tap to place the marker
4. Confirm selection

Map Features

Marker Clustering

When zoomed out, nearby sites are grouped into clusters:

• Number shows count of sites in cluster
• Tap cluster to zoom in
• Clusters expand as you zoom

Marker Colors

Markers are color-coded by difficulty:

• Green - Beginner
• Blue - Intermediate
• Orange - Advanced
• Red - Technical
• Gray - Unrated

Map Controls

• Pinch - Zoom in/out
• Drag - Pan around
• Double-tap - Zoom in
• Tap marker - View site details

Weather Integration

If you've configured the OpenWeatherMap API key:

1. Open a site detail page
2. View current weather conditions
3. See forecast for upcoming days

Configure weather API →

Tide Integration

With the World Tides API configured:

1. Open a site with coordinates
2. View current tide status
3. See tide predictions

Configure tide API →

Nearby Sites

When creating a new dive:

1. If you have location enabled
2. Nearby sites are suggested
3. Tap to quick-select

Site Statistics

Each site detail page shows:

Statistic	Description
Total Dives	How many times you've dived here
Last Dive	Date of most recent dive
Depth Range	Your min/max depths at this site
Avg Visibility	Average visibility from your dives

Importing Sites

Import sites from:

• CSV files - Spreadsheet format
• Other apps - Via UDDF import

Learn about importing →

Tips for Site Management

Naming Conventions

Be consistent with naming:

• "Blue Corner, Palau" not just "Blue Corner"
• Include identifiers: "Wreck of the Thistlegorm"
• Use local names when helpful

Depth Information

• Min Depth = Typical recreational depth
• Max Depth = Maximum possible depth
• Helps filter sites for different certification levels

Hazards Documentation

Note important hazards:

• Strong currents and their patterns
• Boat traffic areas
• Jellyfish seasons
• Down currents or surge

Access Notes

Include practical information:

• Shore entry points
• Parking locations
• Entry fees
• Best times to dive
• Local regulations