Best places to dive in August
20 trip bases match. Ranked for any diver who wants water at 28°C or warmer.
Typical values are 1991–2020 averages and our site seasons.
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BestGoodPossibleOff seasonYour month
#1IndonesiaDay boat only●●○Medium confidence: 3 sites on Divetip so far - Strength: Water 28–29°C in August
- Strength: 3 of 3 sites are in season in August
- Strength: Calm seas on almost every day
JFMAMJJASOND
Best April to NovemberWhy this match: 40 + 26 + 20 + 11 = 97
Season40 / 40
3 of 3 sites are in season in August; calm on almost every day.
Water26 / 27
Average 29°C; your minimum is 28°C. Pack a shorty or 3 mm wetsuit.
Your level20 / 20
No level picked, so all 3 sites count.
Weather11 / 13
Rain on about 1 day in 3; no real storm risk.
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#2EgyptDay boat or liveaboard●●○Medium confidence: 4 sites on Divetip so far - Strength: Water 28–29°C in August
- Strength: 3 of 4 sites are in season in August
- Strength: Calm seas on almost every day
- Strength: Mostly dry: rain on few days
JFMAMJJASOND
Best March to NovemberWhy this match: 33 + 27 + 20 + 13 = 93
Season33 / 40
3 of 4 sites are in season in August; calm on almost every day.
Water27 / 27
Average 29°C; your minimum is 28°C. Pack a 3 mm wetsuit.
Your level20 / 20
No level picked, so all 4 sites count.
Weather13 / 13
Rain on few days; no real storm risk.
Points are scaled so the factors you set add up to 100. How we rank
#3MalaysiaDay boat only●●○Medium confidence: 3 sites on Divetip so far - Strength: Water 28–29°C in August
- Strength: 3 of 3 sites are in season in August
- Strength: Calm seas on almost every day
- Trade-off: Rain on most days
JFMAMJJASOND
Best April to DecemberWhy this match: 39 + 27 + 20 + 7 = 93
Season39 / 40
3 of 3 sites are in season in August; calm on almost every day.
Water27 / 27
Average 29°C; your minimum is 28°C. Pack a shorty or 3 mm wetsuit.
Your level20 / 20
No level picked, so all 3 sites count.
Weather7 / 13
Rain on most days; no real storm risk.
Points are scaled so the factors you set add up to 100. How we rank
#4EgyptShore, day boat or liveaboard●●○Medium confidence: 4 sites on Divetip so far - Strength: Water 29–30°C in August
- Strength: 3 of 4 sites are in season in August
- Strength: Calm seas on most days
- Strength: Mostly dry: rain on few days
JFMAMJJASOND
Good May to August and October to DecemberWhy this match: 31 + 27 + 20 + 13 = 91
Season31 / 40
3 of 4 sites are in season in August; calm on most days.
Water27 / 27
Average 30°C; your minimum is 28°C. Pack a shorty or 3 mm wetsuit.
Your level20 / 20
No level picked, so all 4 sites count.
Weather13 / 13
Rain on few days; no real storm risk.
Points are scaled so the factors you set add up to 100. How we rank
#5IndonesiaShore or day boat●●○Medium confidence: 3 sites on Divetip so far - Strength: Calm seas on almost every day
- Strength: Mostly dry: rain on few days
- Trade-off: Water 27–28°C, below your 28°C
JFMAMJJASOND
Best May to June and October to NovemberWhy this match: 31 + 26 + 20 + 13 = 90
Season31 / 40
2 of 3 sites are in season in August; calm on almost every day.
Water26 / 27
Average 28°C; your minimum is 28°C. Pack a 3 mm wetsuit.
Your level20 / 20
No level picked, so all 3 sites count.
Weather13 / 13
Rain on few days; no real storm risk.
Points are scaled so the factors you set add up to 100. How we rank
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