

Best for advanced divers, 10-45m, boat entry, strong current.
Electric Nose is a challenging site in Nha Trang, Vietnam, featuring a combination of reef, wall, and pinnacle topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 10 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Due to strong currents, this site is reserved for advanced divers. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers should be prepared for surge and swell during entry. Maintaining neutral buoyancy is essential to avoid contact with sharp coral and rock. Divers are advised to carry a surface marker buoy for safety during ascents due to the potential for drift.
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Check current conditions with your boat operator before descending, as the current at Electric Nose can run hard enough to make certain entry points unworkable on a given tide. Carry a surface marker buoy and deploy it before ascending, since drift potential here makes unannounced ascents a real risk to the boat crew.
Boat departs from the port for the dive site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-27°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
No, this site is rated for advanced divers due to strong currents and depths reaching 45 metres.
The site ranges from 10 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Electric Nose requires boat access. Divers should check current conditions with their boat operator before descending.
Water temperatures range from 24C to 27C throughout the year.
Carry a surface marker buoy and deploy it before ascending to account for drift. Be mindful of surge and swell during boat entry and maintain buoyancy to avoid sharp coral.
Diving at Electric Nose in Nha Trang requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Electric Nose in Nha Trang. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Electric Nose in Nha Trang are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.