How to share scuba diving on Strava

Strava recognises scuba diving as an activity, but the default post leaves out almost everything that makes a scuba diving session interesting. This guide is the short, structured answer — what to do, how to do it, and the example you can copy.

Create your scuba diving post

Step-by-step

1Log or edit your activity. Open Strava, record or upload the session, set the activity type to Scuba diving.
2Add scuba diving-specific details. Use the title and description to capture max depth, bottom time, site name, visibility — Strava has no native field for these.
3Generate a visual recap. Open UPPOST, pick the Scuba diving template, fill in the same fields, and download the image.
4Copy the title and caption into Strava. UPPOST writes both from your inputs — paste them into the Strava activity.
5Share the image. Attach the UPPOST recap as the Strava activity photo so the highlights are visible in the feed without anyone tapping in.

Example

Title: Dive #214 · 28m · 42 min · Tulamben · turtles + reef shark Caption: Great viz today. Liberty wreck dive — turtle on the deck.

Common mistakes

Leaving the title as "Morning Scuba diving" — the feed shows that first, and it tells no story.
Putting max depth only in the description. Most people never tap in; it stays invisible.
Skipping the photo. Strava posts with photos get measurably more kudos and comments.
Using a generic graphic or template. It looks the same as everyone else and does not match scuba diving-specific data.
Posting two days later. The Strava feed favours recency — same-day posts get more impressions.

FAQ

Does Strava have a scuba diving activity type?

Yes — Scuba diving is one of the supported activity types on Strava. You can record it manually or upload it from a connected device or app.

Can I add max depth to a Strava scuba diving activity?

Not as a structured field. Strava only takes free text in the title and description. That is why most scuba diving athletes use a visual recap as the cover image.

Will photos help my scuba diving post?

Yes. Strava activities with photos get measurably more engagement. A structured scuba diving recap image works even better because it summarises the session at a glance.

Is UPPOST free for scuba diving?

Your first scuba diving post is free. After that, UPPOST has a small one-time unlock that covers every supported sport.