Does the Cressi Goa Scuba Dive Computer have a dedicated freediving mode?

You need to verify your specific depth limits and surface interval requirements before use. Set your custom alarms first to ensure the device signals your personal safety thresholds.

Cressi Goa features a high-frequency logging free diving program

The Cressi Goa includes a free diving program that records data every 2 seconds during a dive. This high-frequency logging is essential for freedivers because it captures the rapid changes in depth and time that standard scuba logging might miss. We included the Cressi Goa in our comparison of dive computers because it offers a specific free diving program alongside its scuba features. While the device supports a free diving program, the facts do not state if the pressure sensor is calibrated for specific deep freediving ranges or if it provides a “No Decompression” alarm to avoid interfering with freediving limits. The device uses a mineral glass monitor and a heavy duty case to protect the internal electronics from water pressure.

You can find more technical details in our performance breakdown of the Cressi Goa.

What to Check Before Buying the Cressi Goa

Freediving requires different data logging than SCUBA, such as surface intervals and depth limits, so verify these specific requirements before purchasing.

If you have additional questions, browse the Cressi Goa frequently asked questions.

• Confirm if the customizable alarms align with your specific depth limits and surface interval needs.
• Check if the 393 ft (120 m) underwater resistance meets your intended depth for freediving.
• Verify if the device requires a proprietary charging cable for use in remote locations.
• Ensure the data acquisition rate of every 2 seconds meets your requirements for logging depth.

Comparing the Cressi Goa to Other Dive Computers

The Cressi Goa is a wrist-mounted computer that tracks your depth and time underwater. For a budget-first shopper, this model provides a variety of programs including Nitrox and Air dives. You should look at alternatives if you require a device with a larger display than the 1 3/8 in (35 mm) screen or if you need a specific pressure rating beyond 393 ft (120 m). Buyers often assume a scuba computer cannot handle freediving, but this model includes a dedicated mode to address that specific need.

For specific limitations, check the maximum depth rating of the Cressi Goa.

If you need a versatile unit that handles both scuba and freediving on a budget, choose the Cressi Goa.

Reviewed by the Scuba Forge editorial team. Scuba Forge writes these guides from the 200 most-reviewed scuba diving computer listings in our retail dataset, not from manufacturer copy.