Where to Dive in May

The best scuba diving destinations with excellent conditions this month

Excellent Diving

Channel Islands
United States
13-15°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Peak visibility, diverse marine life including Garibaldi.

Bonne Terre Mine
United States
12-14°C 30-60m None

Highlights: Stable and clear

Hawaii
United States
26-28°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Manta ray season in full swing

Homestead Crater
United States
32-34°C 10-20m None

Highlights: Consistent geothermal warmth

Flower Garden Banks
United States
25-28°C 25-35m Mild

Highlights: Coral spawning events, abundant marine life

Florida Keys
United States
26-29°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Warm waters, good chance of seeing sea turtles.

Monterey Bay
United States
12-14°C 10-20m Mild

Highlights: Excellent visibility, abundant marine life in kelp forests.

North Carolina Wrecks
United States
16-20°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Good visibility, abundant fish life

Catalina Island
United States
16-18°C 15-20m Mild

Highlights: Warmer water, good for exploring kelp forests

Out of Season

Lake Superior
8°C 10-15m