Bearing Reading Compasses

Cressi Compass with Strap and Hose Mount

13 reviews

SKU: CSBCSHM

^$54.95

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A reliable underwater navigation compass with high accuracy and dual lubber line for easy reading.

TUSA Compass/Pressure Analog Console, (SCA-270)

11 reviews

SKU: TBTSCA270

~~$215~~ Save: $55.05 (26%)

^$159.95

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A durable analog console with pressure gauge and liquid-filled compass for accurate navigation.

Mares Mission 2C Compact Pressure Gauge with Compass

11 reviews

SKU: MRSM2PG

~~$179.95~~ Save: $25 (14%)

^$154.95

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A compact and ergonomic pressure gauge with compass for accurate navigation, featuring a fluorescent dial.

Highland by XS Scuba Bungee Mount Compass

5 reviews

SKU: XSSBMC

^$88.95

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A highly-rated bungee mount compass with top and side reading, gun sight navigation, and luminiscent face.

Genesis Compass Module Only

1 reviews

SKU: GNSC

^$64.95

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A liquid-filled compass with top and side reading, designed for accurate navigation with a 360 ratchet bezel.

Oceanic Maxview Compass Module

SKU: OCNMCM

^$62.95

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A durable compass with OceanGlo luminescent backing and rubber boot for precise underwater navigation.

Sherwood Analog Console Compass & Pressure Gauge

SKU: SWD2GNC

^$200

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A sleek and streamlined scuba navigation console with a dual metric pressure gauge and compass.

Oceanic Maxview Compass

SKU: OCNMVCW

^$95.95

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A durable diving compass with a luminescent backing and large ratcheting bezel for easy navigation.

Suunto SK8 Compass

15 reviews

SKU: SQTSK8BM

^$104.95

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A high-performance dive compass with exceptional tilt potential and phosphorescent card for enhanced readability.

Mares Mission Puck 3 Computer Console

14 reviews

SKU: MRSMP3CC

~~$484.95~~ Save: $145 (30%)

^$339.95

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A reliable and versatile dive computer console with compass, pressure gauge, and easy-to-read fluorescent dial.

Cressi Console CP2 Pressure Gauge, Imperial

7 reviews

SKU: CSBPGC

~~$169.95~~ Save: $40 (24%)

^$129.95

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A compact console with high-quality instruments, including a pressure gauge and oil-filled compass.

Scubapro 3 Gauge In-Line Console

6 reviews

SKU: UTCA3GC

^$299

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A compact and durable in-line console with pressure, depth, and navigation gauges for easy-reading underwater.

Scubapro FS-2 Compass Wrist Mount

6 reviews

SKU: UTCFS2W

^$139

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A durable wrist-mounted compass with oil filling, tilt angle up to 35 degrees, and scratch-resistant polycarbonate case.

XS Scuba Navigator Console 3 Gauge

2 reviews

SKU: XSSNC

^$289.95

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A compact and luminescent analog instrument console with pressure, depth, and compass gauges.

Scubapro In-Line 3 Gauge Console

2 reviews

SKU: UTCFS23

^$403

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A lightweight and compact 3 gauge console with an ergonomic design, ideal as a primary or back-up instrument.

Blue Reef Nano 3 Gauge Console with Compass

1 reviews

SKU: BLRN3G

~~$219.95~~ Save: $70 (32%)

^$149.95

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A compact and reliable Italian-made console with integrated SPG, MDI, and luminous compass.

Highland by XS Scuba Miflex Pressure Gauge/Compass Combo

1 reviews

SKU: XSSMPCC

^$239.95

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A compact nickel-plated brass pressure gauge and compass combo with twin heading indicators.

Suunto Vyper Novo Wrist Computer and Transmitter

1 reviews

SKU: SNTVNTRGY

^$759.90

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A versatile Suunto wrist computer with air integrated capability, multiple modes, and audible alarms.

XS Scuba QuikVu Retractable Compass

SKU: XSSQVRC

^$113.95

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A retractable scuba compass with quick magnetic response, luminescent dial, and broad tilt range accuracy.

XS QUIKVU 3-GAUGE CONSOLE

SKU: XSSQVCPDCI

^$250.95

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A compact and lightweight diving console with a pressure gauge, depth gauge, and compass for confident underwater navigation.

TUSA Console with Pressure Gauge and Compass

SKU: TBTCGC

^$230

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A dual-function console featuring an integrated pressure gauge and compass for precise underwater navigation.

TUSA SC-0102 Wrist Compass

SKU: TBTCWM

^$99

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A wrist-mounted compass gauge designed for easy underwater navigation and reliable performance.

Blue Reef Nano Compass Module

SKU: BLRCM

~~$60~~ Save: $20.05 (33%)

^$39.95

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A compact and durable oil-filled compass module with fast response and clear visibility for precise underwater navigation.

Mares Mission 3 Gauge Console, Metric

SKU: MRSM3IN

~~$269.95~~ Save: $45 (17%)

^$224.95

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A compact and durable 3-gauge console with pressure, depth, and compass instruments for easy underwater navigation.

Apeks Pressure Gauge and Compass

SKU: APXSPCI

^$249

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A durable nickel-plated brass pressure gauge and compass with a luminous dial and shock-resistant design.

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Bearing Reading Compasses

Navigating underwater presents a unique set of challenges, and few tools are as vital to a diver’s orientation as a reliable bearing reading compass. Whether you’re exploring a vibrant coral reef, following a wreck’s silhouette, or simply ensuring a safe return to your entry point, a compass becomes your silent partner beneath the waves. The summer months, with their clear waters and extended daylight, invite both seasoned explorers and newcomers to venture farther and deeper, making a dependable compass even more essential. Unlike surface navigation, underwater visibility can shift in an instant, and landmarks are often fleeting or absent. Bearing reading compasses are designed to provide accurate directional guidance regardless of your position in the water column or the shifting currents around you. Many divers recall their first open-water navigation dive, feeling the pulse of anticipation as they set a heading and watched the underwater world unfold, confident in their ability to find their way. For those advancing in their training or planning more ambitious dives this season, a quality compass is not just a tool—it’s peace of mind.

Selecting the right bearing reading compass involves several key considerations. Divers should look for models with clear, easy-to-read dials and luminous markings for low-light conditions, especially useful during dusk dives or in deeper, shadowed environments. Robust construction is critical; the compass must withstand pressure, saltwater exposure, and the inevitable bumps against gear or rocky terrain. Some compasses are designed to be mounted on a console, integrated with other instruments, or worn on the wrist for quick glances, allowing divers to choose the format that best fits their diving style and comfort. Calibration and responsiveness are also important—an accurate, well-balanced compass needle that settles quickly is invaluable when maintaining a precise heading in a crosscurrent or while navigating a complex route. For instructors, dive leaders, or anyone guiding a group, a trustworthy compass is indispensable for keeping everyone safe and on course. These devices also make thoughtful gifts for dive students, adventure travelers, or anyone embarking on a new certification, offering both practicality and encouragement for their underwater journeys.

Beyond recreational diving, bearing reading compasses are indispensable for technical, cave, and wreck diving, where navigation errors can have serious consequences. Even snorkelers and freedivers can benefit from a good compass when exploring expansive reefs or kelp forests, ensuring they can always orient themselves to their starting point. As the dive season peaks in June, gifting a compass to a friend or family member embarking on a tropical adventure or a local dive trip is a gesture that combines safety with the promise of new experiences. For those interested in exploring the nuances of compass design and performance, our curated collection of Precision Compasses offers additional insight into the features that set the best models apart. In the end, a bearing reading compass is more than a piece of gear—it’s a gateway to confidence, freedom, and discovery beneath the surface, trusted by divers everywhere to guide them through the blue unknown.