Vietnam
Whale Island
About this Dive Site
Description
Whale Island, off the coast of Nha Trang, Vietnam, is a haven for underwater photographers with its exceptionally clear waters. Explore vibrant hard and soft corals teeming with nudibranchs and macro life, and discover the recently sunk fishing boat wrecks, now artificial reefs attracting diverse marine inhabitants.
Best Time to Dive
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| 27°C | 28°C | 29°C | 30°C | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C | 30°C | 29°C | 28°C | 27°C |
Peak Season
March, January, February, April, October, November, December
Jan
Good visibility, calm seas, potential for whale sharks offshore.
Feb
Continued good visibility, pleasant water temperatures.
Mar
Peak visibility, ideal conditions for macro photography.
Apr
Warm water, good chance to see nudibranchs and small reef fish.
More monthly highlights
May
Warmer water, potential for plankton blooms affecting visibility slightly.
Jun
Start of the rainy season, occasional showers but diving often still possible.
Jul
Rainy season continues, visibility can be reduced by runoff.
Aug
Rainy season, potential for rougher seas.
Sep
End of the rainy season, visibility starts to improve.
Oct
Good diving conditions return, possibility of seeing larger pelagics.
Nov
Excellent visibility, calm seas, ideal for exploring reefs.
Dec
Pleasant temperatures and good visibility, festive season diving.
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