Bubble Hour Wednesday Dives
The easiest way to dive regularly without planning a trip.
A free, casual evening dive at Mansfield Dam Park with the Austin Aquanauts, roughly every other Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Beginner-friendly and open to members and non-members alike. Bring a dive light and a completed Smart Waiver.
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What’s Included and What to Plan For
Included
- ● A structured evening dive at Mansfield Dam Park
- ●1 free tank rental for Austin Aquanaut members
- ● A relaxed, low-key way to log a local dive
Not Included
- ○ Park entry fee (paid on site)
- ○ Personal dive gear and a dive light (recommended for evening visibility)
- ○ A completed Smart Waiver (required, complete in advance where possible)
Join a Wednesday dive
Bubble Hour Wednesday Dives
Dates run roughly every other Wednesday through the season. Chick here to see the next one.
Register HerePerfect for a Weeknight, and for Divers at Any Stage.
A low-pressure way to build comfort
Mansfield Dam is a familiar, well-known site to the club, which makes it a good place to dive regularly and get more comfortable in open water.
Diving that fits around a work schedule
A couple of hours on a weeknight is a much smaller ask than a weekend trip. It’s the easiest way to keep diving regularly between bigger trips.
The lowest-commitment way to meet other Tom's divers
Free to attend, close to town, and a good way to meet other local divers before committing to a bigger day trip or joining the club.
A Familiar Site, an Evening Dive, and a Casual Group.
Mansfield Dam Park sits on Lake Travis and is the club’s standard local dive site. Since Bubble Hour runs in the evening, expect low light and bring a dive light. It’s an easy, social evening rather than a structured training dive: divers pair up informally and dive at their own pace, with the group typically gathering afterward for a bit before heading home.
A completed Smart Waiver is required to participate; complete it ahead of time if possible so you’re not doing paperwork at the water’s edge.
The Dive That’s Actually Easy to Say Yes To.
Bubble Hour is the event that keeps the Tom's Dive Team community connected week to week, not just on the occasional big trip. Tom’s and the team have been building that kind of regular, local diving culture since 2013.
No membership fee to show up
Park entry is the only cost. It’s an easy first event to try before deciding whether the club is for you.
No day trip required
Mansfield Dam is right on Lake Travis, minutes from central Austin. Easy to fit in after work.
Runs roughly every other week
Regular diving beats occasional diving for skill and comfort in the water. Bubble Hour makes that realistic.
Since 1982
The Austin Aquanauts operate out of Tom’s Dive & Swim, so gear, rentals, and questions all have a home nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Bubble Hour is free and open to Austin Aquanaut members and non-members alike. Only the park entry fee applies.
Generally, yes. It’s a familiar local site and a casual atmosphere, which makes it a good option for newer divers. If you’re unsure whether it’s a fit for your experience level, call Tom’s before your first one.
Your own gear if you have it, plus a dive light, since the dive happens in the evening. Tom’s can help with rentals if you need anything.
Yes, a Smart Waiver is required. Completing it in advance saves time at the park.
Roughly every other Wednesday through the season. Exact upcoming dates are listed on the events calendar.
Ready to go?
Bubble Hour Wednesday Dives
See the next date and RSVP through the events calendar, or call Tom’s with questions.
Call (512) 451-3425 → Register Here