Where to Dive in July

The best scuba diving destinations with excellent conditions this month

Excellent Diving

Pelong Rocks
Brunei
27-30°C 18-25m Moderate

Highlights: Ideal conditions for encountering large schools of fish

Alor Archipelago
Indonesia
28-30°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Manta rays still abundant

Sipadan Island
Malaysia
28-30°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Visibility improves again, good for macro life.

Lake Sevan
Armenia
18-22°C 15-20m None

Highlights: Peak summer diving

Brunei Bay
Brunei
28-31°C 12-18m Mild

Highlights: Good visibility for macro photography

Dalian
China
16-20°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Abundant marine life, good for spotting seals

Beidaihe
China
16-20°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Abundant marine life, potential for seal sightings

Com
East Timor
26-28°C 15-20m Mild

Highlights: Manta ray season continues, good opportunities for whale shark encounters.

Jacó Island
East Timor
26-28°C 15-20m Mild

Highlights: Manta ray season continues, good opportunities for whale shark encounters.

26-28°C 15-20m Mild

Highlights: Good for encountering smaller pelagics and reef sharks.

Kraken Springs
Georgia
15-17°C 15-25m None

Highlights: Warmest water of the year, still good visibility

Bali
Indonesia
27-30°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Good diving conditions, potential for sunfish (Mola Mola) sightings.

Raja Ampat
Indonesia
28-30°C 15-25m Moderate Rainy

Highlights: Wetter season, but diving is still very good with less crowds.

26-28°C 15-25m Moderate

Highlights: Manta rays still present, potential for sharks

Sulawesi
Indonesia
27-29°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Continued good visibility, potential for whale sharks in certain areas

26-28°C 15-25m Moderate

Highlights: Manta rays still present, potential for sharks

29-31°C 15-20m Mild

Highlights: Good for spotting larger marine life

Cendrawasih Bay
Indonesia
30-32°C 15-20m Mild

Highlights: Whale sharks still present

Kushimoto
Japan
26-29°C 15-25m Mild Rainy

Highlights: Continued manta ray sightings, warmer waters

12-15°C 20-30m Mild Rainy

Highlights: Peak summer diving, rich biodiversity

Hachijo-jima
Japan
26-29°C 15-25m Mild Rainy

Highlights: Warmest water, manta rays, plankton blooms can affect visibility

14-18°C 20-25m None

Highlights: Peak summer diving. Warmest water temperatures and great visibility.

20-25°C 15-20m Mild

Highlights: Warm water. Visibility can decrease slightly due to increased plankton blooms.

Lake Issyk-Kul
Kyrgyzstan
14-18°C 20-25m None

Highlights: Peak summer diving. Warmest water temperatures and great visibility. Potential for plankton blooms.

Lake Song-Kul
Kyrgyzstan
12-15°C 15-20m Mild

Highlights: Peak summer diving, warmest water temperatures.

Ala-Archa Gorge
Kyrgyzstan
12-15°C 15-20m Mild

Highlights: Peak summer diving, warmest water temperatures.

Mabul Island
Malaysia
29-31°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Consistent good diving, ideal for all skill levels

Tioman Island
Malaysia
29-31°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Consistent good diving, ideal for all skill levels

Redang Island
Malaysia
29-31°C 10-20m Mild

Highlights: Continued manta ray activity, potential for plankton blooms attracting smaller marine life.

29-31°C 10-20m Mild

Highlights: Continued manta ray activity, potential for plankton blooms attracting smaller marine life.

Tenggol Island
Malaysia
29-31°C 10-20m Mild

Highlights: Continued manta ray activity, potential for plankton blooms attracting smaller marine life.

Baa Atoll
Maldives
28-30°C 10-15m Moderate Rainy

Highlights: Peak manta ray and whale shark season in Hanifaru Bay

Jeju Island
South Korea
19-23°C 15-20m Mild

Highlights: Warmest water, good for exploring reefs.

Green Island
Taiwan
26-29°C 15-25m Moderate Rainy

Highlights: Summer, potential for afternoon showers

27-30°C 15-25m Moderate Rainy

Highlights: Continued manta ray sightings, potential for pelagic fish

28-31°C 15-20m Mild Rainy

Highlights: Manta ray season continues, warmer waters.

26-29°C 15-20m Mild Rainy

Highlights: Summer diving, good for seeing nudibranchs and small reef fish.

Lake Iskanderkul
Tajikistan
18-22°C 20-30m Mild
Lake Sarez
Tajikistan
16-19°C 20-30m Mild
Karakul Lake
Tajikistan
13-16°C 20-30m Mild

Good Diving

Caspian Sea - Azerbaijani Coast
Azerbaijan
25°C 10-15m
Gobustan Rock Art
Azerbaijan
25°C 10-15m
Shirvan National Park
Azerbaijan
26°C 10-20m
Jerudong
Brunei
31°C 10-15m
Qingdao
China
23°C 8-15m
Zhuhai
China
30°C 10-20m
Fuxian Lake
China
24°C 7-10m
Atauro Island
East Timor
29°C 10-20m
Dili
East Timor
29°C 8-15m
Lake Jocassee
Georgia
25°C 10-20m
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
India
30°C 10-15m
Banda Islands
Indonesia
29°C 10-20m
Okinawa
Japan
28°C 10-15m
Izu Peninsula
Japan
25°C 10-15m
Miyako Islands
Japan
30°C 15-20m
Ishigaki
Japan
30°C 15-20m
Yakushima
Japan
27°C 15-20m
Ogasawara Islands
Japan
27°C 15-25m
Balkhash Lake
Kazakhstan
20°C 5-10m
Layang-Layang Island
Malaysia
30°C 15-25m
Lankayan Island
Malaysia
32°C 15-20m
Kapalai Island
Malaysia
32°C 10-15m
Mataking Island
Malaysia
32°C 15-20m
Pom Pom Island
Malaysia
31°C 8-15m
North Male Atoll
Maldives
30°C 10-20m
South Male Atoll
Maldives
30°C 10-20m
Ari Atoll
Maldives
30°C 10-20m
Vaavu Atoll
Maldives
30°C 10-20m
Lhaviyani Atoll
Maldives
31°C 10-20m
Meemu Atoll
Maldives
31°C 10-20m
Raa Atoll
Maldives
31°C 10-20m
Western Rocky
Myanmar
30°C 8-12m
Anilao
Philippines
29°C 8-15m
Apo Reef
Philippines
29°C 8-15m
Malapascua Island
Philippines
29°C 8-15m
Balicasag Island
Philippines
30°C 10-20m
Pulau Hantu
Singapore
31°C 8-12m
Sisters' Island Marine Park
Singapore
31°C 8-12m
East Sea
South Korea
21°C 10-15m
Busan
South Korea
26°C 8-12m
Geoje Island
South Korea
25°C 8-12m
Ulleungdo Island
South Korea
25°C 10-15m
Pigeon Island National Park
Sri Lanka
31°C 10-15m
Kenting National Park
Taiwan
30°C 15-20m
Penghu Islands
Taiwan
29°C 15-20m
Fulong Beach
Taiwan
29°C 10-15m
Similan Islands
Thailand
30°C 10-15m
Surin Islands
Thailand
30°C 10-15m
Koh Chang
Thailand
30°C 10-15m
Koh Lipe
Thailand
30°C 8-12m
Koh Kood
Thailand
30°C 10-15m
Koh Racha
Thailand
30°C 10-15m
Prachuap Khiri Khan
Thailand
31°C 8-15m
Aydarkul Lake
Uzbekistan
27°C 10-15m
Charvak Reservoir
Uzbekistan
27°C 10-15m
Nui Chua National Park
Vietnam
30°C 10-20m