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Rushikonda

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Rushikonda is a coastal area near Visakhapatnam along the Bay of Bengal. With only a single local dive center and no notable dive sites in the immediate vicinity, it functions mainly as a gateway for broader Andhra Pradesh diving along the eastern coast. The area offers general access to warm, humid coastal conditions and typical Indian Ocean/Mangrove-influenced wildlife nearby, but there are no well-known wrecks or reefs within easy reach from the city center.

Essential information for traveling in India

About India

Sea
Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal, Laccadive Sea, Arab...
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Languages
HI EN
Demonym
Indian
Phone prefix
+91

Practicalities

Currency
INR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type D
Airports
DEL BOM COK GOI HYD

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Rushikonda

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Rushikonda

Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam

1 center
Govupeta

Govupeta

3 sites
Vadapalem

Vadapalem

2 sites

The best time to dive in Rushikonda

The best months to dive in Rushikonda are from March to April. Temperatures are confortable (28-30°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
23 °C 25 °C 9/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 27 °C 9/10
03 - Mar.
28 °C 28 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
30 °C 29 °C 8/10
05 - May
30 °C 30 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
30 °C 30 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
29 °C 29 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
29 °C 30 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 31 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
25 °C 28 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
23 °C 25 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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