Kenting National Park, Taiwan
    墾丁國家公園

    Sail Rock

    Best months: Mar–May

    Protected Area

    墾丁國家公園

    Why dive here

    With 537+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, seahorses, sea turtles and sperm whales - Sail Rock offers some of Kenting National Park's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeMar–May
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Giant Moray Eels, Seahorses, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 537+ species recorded
    Water24-30°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterPinnacle dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Sail Rock, or Chuanfan Rock, is a solid pinnacle jutting out of the water near Kenting. It’s a good spot for a relaxed shallow dive, often used for training or a gentle second dive. You’ll typically see schools of barracuda, some pufferfish, and clownfish amongst the anemones. The currents here are usually mild, making it suitable for newer divers and those looking for an easy swim.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sail Rock

    Sail Rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sail Rock, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (22.61, 120.21) (6km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29°C

    84°F · Range: 24.5–30.9°C

    Air Temperature

    26°C

    79°F

    Wind Speed

    8.89 m/s

    17.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1011.6 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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