Banc entrée extérieur
Located just 50 minutes away from the center of Diana, in the breathtaking Antsiranana Province of Madagascar, lies a dive site that offers an unforgettable underwater adventure. This captivating location boasts a stunning drop off, ranging from 20 to 40 meters, presenting divers with a mesmerizing marine landscape.
To fully experience the wonders of this site, it is recommended to dive during a rising tide, when the conditions are optimal for exploration. With a maximum depth of 25 meters and visibility up to 14 meters, divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers, can embark on this remarkable diving excursion.
The dive site near Shark Point is renowned for its abundant marine life. Here, you can encounter impressive hammerhead sharks between January and February, with occasional sightings in December. Additionally, grey and white tip sharks, tazar, tuna, barracuda, and fusilier schools gracefully swim amidst the vibrant coral formations.
This dive site promises an immersive experience for underwater enthusiasts craving a memorable encounter with the aquatic world. Discover the beauty of Madagascar's marine biodiversity and relish the thrill of diving in this captivating location.
Diving Conditions Score for Banc entrée extérieur
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Banc entrée extérieur
Depth
25m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Banc entrée extérieur
Wave Height
0.5m
Wind Speed
10.5 m/s
Water Temp
28.4°C
Visibility
23.92km
Cloud Cover
11%
Wave Period
6.8s
Air Temperature
26.4°C
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Dive Score Chart for Banc entrée extérieur
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 9.658566666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 0.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 9.146216161616161/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Banc entrée extérieur are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 9.7/10
Waves: 0.52m (6.5s), Wind: 0.2 m/s
Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.5m, Wind: 0.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Banc entrée extérieurAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Banc entrée extérieur
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Banc entrée extérieur
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Banc entrée extérieur
Ideal Conditions for Banc entrée extérieur
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
April
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
July
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Banc entrée extérieur
Banc entrée extérieur follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (26.7°C) and October the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). July is usually the driest month with 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026