How many dive sites are in the Indian Ocean?

334 published dive and kite spots across the Indian Ocean, spanning Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia and more — each with climate, conditions and marine-life data.

Which countries have the best diving in the Indian Ocean?

Top-covered in the Indian Ocean: Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia. Browse every country and spot below.

When is the best time to dive in the Indian Ocean?

It varies by location — each spot page shows its best-month window and 5-year water-temperature climate. Filter the list by month.

Is the Indian Ocean good for beginners?

Yes — the Indian Ocean has beginner-friendly sites alongside advanced ones. Check each site's difficulty rating.

Diving in the Indian Ocean

334 published dive and kite spots across the Indian Ocean — covering Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia and more. We aggregate wind, climate, marine life sightings and dive conditions for every location.

Countries in this region

Iconic spots in the Indian Ocean

Diving

🇲🇻 Maldives

Emmadi Giri (Manta Point)

Emmadi Giri is a celebrated manta ray hotspot in the Maldives, drawing divers year-round for consistent encounters with these graceful giants.

Intermediate Jan·Feb·Mar+
Diving

🇲🇻 Maldives

Rangali manta point

Rangali Manta Point is a year-round manta ray destination in the Maldives where seasonal currents attract these graceful giants for reliable encounters.

Intermediate 25m Jan·Feb·Mar+
Diving

🇹🇭 Thailand

Richelieu Rock

Richelieu Rock is a renowned pinnacle dive site in Thailand's Andaman Sea, known for strong currents and abundant marine life.

Advanced Jan·Feb·Mar+
Diving

🇲🇻 Maldives

North Malé — Manta Point (Lankan Reef)

Intermediate manta ray dives at North Malé's Lankan Reef. Year-round diving in 8–25m depth.

Intermediate 8–25m Jan·Feb·Mar+
Diving

🇹🇿 Tanzania

Pemba — Manta Point

Pemba's premier manta ray dive in Tanzania offers year-round encounters with these graceful giants in shallow to mid-depth waters.

Intermediate 8–25m
Diving

🇹🇭 Thailand

Big Blue

Big Blue offers year-round diving in Thailand's Khlong Bang La On waterway, with healthy coral and consistent marine life sightings.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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How many dive sites are in the Indian Ocean?: 334 published dive and kite spots across the Indian Ocean, spanning Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia and more — each with climate, conditions and marine-life data.
Which countries have the best diving in the Indian Ocean?: Top-covered in the Indian Ocean: Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia. Browse every country and spot below.
When is the best time to dive in the Indian Ocean?: It varies by location — each spot page shows its best-month window and 5-year water-temperature climate. Filter the list by month.
Is the Indian Ocean good for beginners?: Yes — the Indian Ocean has beginner-friendly sites alongside advanced ones. Check each site's difficulty rating.

Diving in the Indian Ocean

Countries in this region

Iconic spots in the Indian Ocean

Emmadi Giri (Manta Point)

Rangali manta point

Richelieu Rock

North Malé — Manta Point (Lankan Reef)

Pemba — Manta Point

Big Blue

All spots in the Indian Ocean

8 mile rock

? thila

Abalone

Adam Faru

Akirifushi

Aldabra — Main Passage

Ali Tila

Alimas Faru

Alphonse — Bijoutier Pass

Amazing Grace

Anemone Reef (Phuket)

Ao Kon Ka Re

Ari Atoll — Fish Head (Mushimasmingili Thila)

Arus Balee

B&J

Baa Atoll — Hanifaru Bay

Bamboo SeaSport

Banana Bay

Banner Reef

Bar Reef

Bathalaamaagaa Kanthila

Batu Layar

Bay 1 / Ao Ter

Bazaruto — 2 Mile Reef

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