BBDivers - Koh Tao

BBDivers is a site that often gets overlooked on Koh Tao, but we think that's a mistake. It’s got this lovely, sloping reef that just feels… comfortable. The depth drops gently, making it really accessible for divers still building confidence, but there’s enough going on to keep more experienced eyes busy. We often find ourselves drifting along, spotting Blackedge thicklip wrasse poking around the rocks and schools of Blue and Gold Fusiliers zipping past. The real magic here, for us, is in the smaller details. Keep an eye out for the Dusky Parrotfish crunching away at the coral, their jaws making that distinctive grinding sound you can sometimes hear even through your hood. And those Black sea cucumbers, they’re everywhere, slowly trawling the sand, a gentle reminder of the reef's cleanup crew. We’ve had some fantastic encounters with Slender groupers too, peeking out from under ledges. It's not a site for big pelagics, but if you love a relaxed dive with plenty of reef fish action and a chance to truly observe behaviour, BBDivers is a top pick. Go in the morning, the light hits the slope just right.

Location
Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
11.825025, 102.470470

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 BBDivers

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 BBDivers

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