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    Diving and Snorkeling spot dive site
    reef
    5-18m
    Beginner
    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 reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-18m

    Out near Shark Island, there's a spot we know as 'Diving and Snorkeling spot', and it’s a pretty easygoing dive. It’s a nice shallow area, perfect for newer divers or those looking to just cruise around and enjoy the scenery without much effort. You’ll often spot a Blenny or a Chequered Mangrove Goby darting between the rocks, and the Black Sea Cucumbers are always present, slowly moving along the sandy patches. While it might not blow your mind with massive pelagics, we find it a relaxing dive, great for practicing buoyancy or just taking it easy on a sunny afternoon.

    Typical Diving and Snorkeling spot Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:0017:5611h 55m daylightGolden hour 17:27

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    Conditions

    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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