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    Koh Tao, Thailand
    Mu ko Chang

    Diving and Snorkeling spot

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    Mu ko Chang

    Why dive here

    With 54+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, tiger sharks and pufferfish - Diving and Snorkeling spot offers some of Koh Tao's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.

    Best timeOct–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles, Tiger Sharks and Pufferfish · 54+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, June

    This spot on Koh Tao is a reliable, easy dive, perfect for a relaxed afternoon. We’ve always found it a great place to wind down after a deeper morning dive, or for newer divers getting comfortable with their buoyancy. It’s not going to blow your mind with dramatic topography, but the sheer volume of fish here is what makes it. You’re pretty much guaranteed a visual feast of fusiliers, the blue and gold ones shimmer in the sun, sometimes so thick they practically block out the light. We often see big schools of redcoats, too. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff flitting in and out of the corals – the blue ring angelfish are always a treat. It’s a gentle drift, visibility is usually decent, and the currents are generally mild, making it a great spot for photographers keen to capture those busy reef scenes without fighting a surge. For snorkelers, it's equally rewarding; the reef comes up shallow enough that you don’t miss much from the surface.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Diving and Snorkeling spot

    Diving and Snorkeling spot Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Diving and Snorkeling spot, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.17, 101.33) (40km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29.1–31.1°C

    Current Speed

    7.07 cm/s

    Direction: E (98.1°)

    Salinity

    31.67 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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