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    Soldier’s Cabin Bay dive site
    reef
    12m
    Beginner
    Koh Tao, Thailand
    Chonburi Environmental Protected Area

    Soldier’s Cabin Bay

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    Chonburi Environmental Protected Area

    Why dive here

    With 54+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, tiger sharks and pufferfish - Soldier’s Cabin Bay 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 12m

    Soldier’s Cabin Bay is a relaxed spot on Koh Tao, ideal for newer divers or those looking for a chilled-out afternoon. We’re talking a gentle slope down to around 12 meters, mostly sand with scattered coral bommies. You’ll typically spot parrotfish munching away, some friendly fusiliers, and we’ve often seen blennies darting into their holes. It’s a solid choice for a second dive of the day, when you want something easy and pleasant without any surprises.

    Typical Soldier’s Cabin Bay Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m12m 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.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Super Dive Thailand

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    Real Divers

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Soldier’s Cabin Bay

    Soldier’s Cabin Bay Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Soldier’s Cabin Bay, 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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