Best places for whale sharks in March
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BestGoodPossibleOff seasonYour month
#1ThailandLiveaboard or day boat●●○Medium confidence: 4 sites on Divetip so far - Strength: Whale sharks: likely in March
- Strength: 4 of 4 sites are in season in March
- Strength: Calm seas on almost every day
- Strength: Water 28–29°C in March
JFMAMJJASOND
Best December to AprilWhy this match: 37 + 19 + 19 + 10 = 85
Season37 / 38
4 of 4 sites are in season in March; calm on almost every day.
Interests19 / 31
Whale sharks: likely in March.
Your level19 / 19
No level picked, so all 4 sites count.
Weather10 / 13
Rain on about 1 day in 3; no real storm risk.
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#2MaldivesLiveaboard or day boat●●○Medium confidence: 3 sites on Divetip so far - Strength: Whale sharks: likely in March
- Strength: 3 of 3 sites are in season in March
- Strength: Calm seas on almost every day
- Strength: Water 28–29°C in March
JFMAMJJASOND
Best November to AprilWhy this match: 37 + 19 + 19 + 10 = 85
Season37 / 38
3 of 3 sites are in season in March; calm on almost every day.
Interests19 / 31
Whale sharks: likely in March.
Your level19 / 19
No level picked, so all 3 sites count.
Weather10 / 13
Rain on about 1 day in 3; no real storm risk.
Points are scaled so the factors you set add up to 100. How we rank
#3PhilippinesDay boat only●●○Medium confidence: 4 sites on Divetip so far - Strength: 4 of 4 sites are in season in March
- Strength: Calm seas on almost every day
- Strength: Water 26–27°C in March
- Trade-off: Whale sharks: possible in March, not reliable
JFMAMJJASOND
Best November to MayWhy this match: 37 + 9 + 19 + 11 = 76
Season37 / 38
4 of 4 sites are in season in March; calm on almost every day.
Interests9 / 31
Whale sharks: possible in March.
Your level19 / 19
No level picked, so all 4 sites count.
Weather11 / 13
Rain on about 1 day in 5; no real storm risk.
Points are scaled so the factors you set add up to 100. How we rank
#4ThailandDay boat only●●○Medium confidence: 3 sites on Divetip so far - Strength: 3 of 3 sites are in season in March
- Strength: Calm seas on almost every day
- Strength: Water 28–29°C in March
- Trade-off: Whale sharks: possible in March, not reliable
JFMAMJJASOND
Best March to SeptemberWhy this match: 37 + 10 + 19 + 10 = 76
Season37 / 38
3 of 3 sites are in season in March; calm on almost every day.
Interests10 / 31
Whale sharks: possible in March.
Your level19 / 19
No level picked, so all 3 sites count.
Weather10 / 13
Rain on about 1 day in 3; no real storm risk.
Points are scaled so the factors you set add up to 100. How we rank
#5PhilippinesShore or day boat●●○Medium confidence: 4 sites on Divetip so far - Strength: 4 of 4 sites are in season in March
- Strength: Calm seas on most days
- Strength: Water 27°C in March
- Trade-off: Rain on about half the days
JFMAMJJASOND
Best November to MayWhy this match: 36 + 9 + 19 + 9 = 73
Season36 / 38
4 of 4 sites are in season in March; calm on most days.
Interests9 / 31
Whale sharks: possible in March.
Your level19 / 19
No level picked, so all 4 sites count.
Weather9 / 13
Rain on about half the days; no real storm risk.
Points are scaled so the factors you set add up to 100. How we rank
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