BB Divers - Koh Tao

Okay, “BB Divers” isn’t a dive site, it’s a dive shop. We're going to take a guess you meant a site *near* BB Divers, perhaps their house reef, or a site they frequent. We'll write about a typical Koh Tao house reef experience, common for shops like BB Divers. We love a good house reef dive, especially when you’ve just arrived and want to stretch your fins without a boat trip. Often, these spots are overlooked for flashier deeper dives, but they're absolutely buzzing if you slow down. Imagine kneeling on the sand in about 5 meters, the gentle surge nudging you back and forth, and a school of blue and gold fusiliers parts for you. You'll spot cleaner wrasse diligently working over a grumpy-looking rock cod, while dusky farmerfish dart in and out of the crevices. We've spent an hour here just watching the antics of checkerboard seaperch and vermiculated spinefoot. Look closer at the sandy patches, and you might catch a telescopefish peering out. It’s a macro lover’s delight, perfect for photographers or anyone keen to really observe the smaller stuff without the pressure of depth or strong currents. Our favourite time is early morning, before the dive courses really kick off – you get the reef mostly to yourself. This kind of dive really suits new divers or those looking for a relaxed, critter-focused exploration.

Location
Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
11.813988, 102.464300

Marine Protected Area: Mu ko Chang

Best Time to Dive in Koh Tao

The warmest water temperatures in Koh Tao occur in May, averaging 30.6°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.3°C
  • February: 28.6°C
  • March: 29.3°C
  • April: 30.2°C
  • May: 30.6°C
  • June: 30.2°C
  • July: 30.0°C
  • August: 29.7°C
  • September: 29.4°C
  • October: 29.2°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 28.6°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Koh Tao

Nearest Dive Centres to BB Divers

Marine Life in Koh Tao

Home to 56 recorded species including 35 reef fish, 11 sharks & rays, 4 other, 2 hard corals, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sea urchins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for BB Divers

Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 14 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories