What to dive with in August
The marine life in season this month, and the destinations where your odds are best.
Whale sharkPeak: Maldives, Galápagos, Oman
Scalloped hammerheadPeak: Galápagos, Cocos Island, Red Sea · Possible: Sea of Cortez
Manta rayPeak: Maldives, Komodo, Solomon Islands · Possible: Raja Ampat, Palau
Sea turtlePeak: Red Sea, Maldives, Raja Ampat, Solomon Islands, Oman, Philippines, Truk Lagoon · Possible: Seychelles
DolphinPeak: Red Sea, Maldives, Sea of Cortez · Possible: Oman
Grey reef sharkPeak: Palau, Maldives, Red Sea, Solomon Islands
Thresher sharkPeak: Philippines
Oceanic whitetipPossible: Red Sea
Marine iguanaPossible: Galápagos
Diving in August: common questions
What can you dive with in August?
In August you can dive with whale shark, scalloped hammerhead, manta ray, sea turtle, dolphin, grey reef shark and more across our destinations — see where and how likely above.
Where is the best diving in August?
For whale shark, Maldives; For scalloped hammerhead, Galápagos; For manta ray, Maldives.
Planning a August trip?
Tell us what you want to see and we'll match you to the right boat and week.
Prefer to search by animal? Use the Marine Life Finder, or see live departures.
