Sand Island
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 - Sand Island offers some of Kenting National Park's richest diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Sand Island in Kenting offers a gentle entry over sandy slopes, making it a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed dive. We’ve found the real draw here is often the smaller critters – keep an eye out for pipefish, gobbies, and blennies tucked into the sand patches. It’s not a coral spectacular, but for macro enthusiasts or photographers, there’s usually something interesting to find if you take your time. If you're after big fish or dramatic walls, you'll want to look elsewhere.
Nearest Dive Centres to Sand Island
Dive shops near Sand Island
Kenting Long Jing Dive Resort
Azure Journey Dive
Drifters’ Diving Club
SUNBEAM DIVE CENTER
Heart Ocean Dive
OCEANS DIVING CENTER
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sand Island
Sand Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sand Island, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (22.61, 120.21) (6km away)
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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