Sairee Reef
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 - Sairee Reef offers some of Gulf of Thailand's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Sairee Reef, sitting just off Koh Tao's longest beach, is where many divers here first get their fins wet. At a consistent 8 meters, it’s shallow, forgiving, and really easy to navigate. We often spot groups of yellowtail barracuda cruising the sandy patches, and the resident parrotfish are always busy munching on the coral. It’s a gentle introduction to the Gulf’s underwater world, ideal for beginners, especially those looking for a relaxed afternoon dive or a night dive to see the reef sharks come out.
Typical Sairee Reef 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sairee Reef
Sairee Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sairee Reef, 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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