Good snorkeling
Protected Area
Mu ko Chang
Why dive here
With 54+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, tiger sharks and pufferfish - Good snorkeling offers some of Koh Tao's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Don't let the unassuming name fool you, "Good snorkeling" on Koh Tao offers some genuinely pleasant surface time. It’s a solid pick for a relaxed afternoon, especially if you're keen to spot things like pinkfish darting through the shallows or the occasional crescent grunter. We’ve had decent luck here, often seeing big-eye trevally cruising past, a reminder that there’s always something interesting just beyond the immediate reef. It's a forgiving spot, making it ideal for families or anyone new to snorkeling who wants to get comfortable in the water without fighting strong currents.
Typical Good snorkeling 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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Koh Mak Divers
BBDivers
Koh Mak Divers
BB Divers
THAI OCEAN ACADEMY KOH CHANG
Scuba Dawgs (Koh chang Diving)
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Good snorkeling
Good snorkeling Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Good snorkeling, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.17, 101.33) (40km away)
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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