Ao Cheweng
Protected Area
Suratthani Environmental Protected Area
Why dive here
With 158+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, mobula rays (devil rays), whale sharks and pufferfish - Ao Cheweng offers some of Gulf of Thailand's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Ao Cheweng in the Gulf of Thailand is a straightforward dive, often used for training or easy refreshes. You'll likely find a sandy bottom with scattered corals, mostly whip corals and sea anemones. Keep an eye out for smaller reef fish like damselfish and the occasional crab scuttling past. It's a relaxed spot, good for newer divers or those looking for a calm, shallow dive.
Typical Ao Cheweng Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Samui Discovery Divers, Co Ltd
Silent Divers
Puffer Divers
Samui Diving Resort
Thai Scuba Dive
Phangan Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ao Cheweng
Ao Cheweng Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ao Cheweng, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.15, 99.7) (6km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.1–31°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
4.83 m/s
9.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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