Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South
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 - South offers some of Koh Tao's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Soldier's Cabin Bay South is a calm little spot, perfect for getting comfortable in the water. We usually drop in here with newer divers, as the maximum depth holds steady at 12 metres, and you're generally well-sheltered from strong currents. Down on the sandy bottom, you’ll find small coral bommies scattered around, home to plenty of angelfish and damselfish darting between the polyps. Keep an eye out for blue-spotted stingrays tucked into the sand; they're often there. It’s a solid, easy dive to build confidence before moving onto some of Koh Tao’s deeper sites.
Typical Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South Dive Profile
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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South
Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South, 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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