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Dive Site Close to Shark Point in Madagascar: Discover the Thrilling Drop Off

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

8.6
Very Good

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

beginner
advanced
expert

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Banc entrée extérieur
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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.

Sunrise at Banc entrée extérieur: 06:00
Sunset at Banc entrée extérieur: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
10:00

Score: 9.7/10
Waves: 0.52m (6.5s), Wind: 0.2 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.5m, Wind: 0.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Banc entrée extérieur
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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

Avg. Score: 9.6/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Banc entrée extérieur

June
Score: 9.7
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for Banc entrée extérieur

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.8m / 38.7ft

July

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.5m / 4.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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