Ao Tien
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 Tien offers some of Gulf of Thailand's richest diving. Water sits around 28°C.
Ao Tien offers a straightforward dive, topping out at 14m. It’s a good spot for newer divers or those looking for an easy, relaxing profile. You'll generally find small reef fish moving amongst the scattered coral patches. We usually recommend it as a warm-up dive or for those completing their open water certification.
Typical Ao Tien Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ao Tien
Ao Tien Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ao Tien, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (9.8, 99.98) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
28.16°C
83°F
Air Temperature
28.19°C
83°F
Wind Speed
5.61 m/s
10.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1008.8 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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