Ed’s Pool
Welcome to our private training pool site in Brandon, FL, conveniently located near Zellwood Drive. This site is specifically designed for divers of all levels and is affiliated with SSI Instructors from Woods & Water. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this pool offers a safe and controlled environment to enhance your skills and build your confidence in the water.
The swimming area of our pool measures 30ft/9m by 15ft/4.5m, providing ample space for practice and training. The shallow end has a depth of 3.5ft/1m, perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their buoyancy control. As you move towards the deep end, the depth gradually increases to 7ft/2m, allowing advanced divers to challenge themselves and explore their limits.
Entering the pool is easy with three steps that lead from the pool deck to the shallow end. Our pool also boasts excellent visibility of 13m, ensuring that you can fully appreciate and explore your surroundings while underwater. With a maximum depth of 3m, divers of all levels can experience the wonders of the underwater world in a controlled and safe environment.
Located in Hillsborough County, Florida, our training pool site is easily accessible to divers from across the United States. Whether you're a local or visiting the area, Brandon offers a fantastic diving experience, with its vibrant marine life and beautiful underwater landscapes.
Don't miss the opportunity to train and improve your diving skills in our private training pool site in Brandon, FL. Book your session now and embark on your underwater adventure with us.
Diving Conditions Score for Ed’s Pool
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ed’s Pool
Depth
3m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Ed’s Pool
Wave Height
0.24m
Wind Speed
20 m/s
Water Temp
31.1°C
Visibility
21km
Cloud Cover
19%
Wave Period
3.1s
Air Temperature
33.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Ed’s Pool
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.065000000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 6.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.434285714285713/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Ed’s Pool are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.18m (3.75s), Wind: 6.7 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.22m, Wind: 6.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ed’s PoolAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ed’s Pool
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Ed’s Pool
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ed’s Pool
Ideal Conditions for Ed’s Pool
Water Temp
22.8°C / 73.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ed’s Pool
Ed’s Pool shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.8°C) and December the coldest (18.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026