What is the PADI maximum recommended depth for scuba-diving as a beginner?

Question

What about first time you go scuba diving and the recommended depth?

Answer 1

Both of the above answers are wrong. On completion of the initial PADI Open Water certification you are allowed under PADI rules to dive to a maximum depth of 18metres/60 feet. To dive deeper then the PADI Advanced Diver course trains you to 40metres/140 feet.

Answer 2

PADI does recommend that the newly certified diver dive to no more than 60 ft. They recommend that you take the advanced course and you will be good to go to 130. Being a new diver, it is wise to stick to a shallower depth until you gain more experience and confidence.

Answer 3

As an open water diver, you are given the information to dive to the recreational limit of 130 feet; however, without additional training or lots of experience it is highly recommended that you do not exceed 60 feet.



Luckily, at 60 feet and shallower, that is where most of the reef life occurs. Staying shallow lets you get familiar with your gear and comfortable with diving.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

the first certification is 30ft. but you can skip that and go to 60 ft. either is fine. i would recommend 30 ft. that way you can get used to it before going deeper.