Ao Tien

Easy training site with corals, anemones, and abundant sea slugs.

Boat Access
7m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a very easy and beginner-friendly location, ideal for dive training due to its shallow depths ranging from 3 to 10 meters. It features a sand bar at 3-5 meters adjacent to a vibrant reef, providing a simple and safe underwater environment for learning and practicing skills. No specific history or complex navigation is mentioned, emphasizing its accessibility.

Divers can expect to encounter a healthy variety of hard corals, including staghorn coral, flower pot coral, and brain coral. Anemones are also present, adding to the invertebrate life. A notable highlight is the abundance of rabbit sea slugs, making it a good spot for macro enthusiasts.

The best time to visit this site would generally align with the dry season in the Gulf of Thailand, offering optimal conditions for calm waters and good visibility. Its shallow nature makes it excellent for extended bottom times and photography. For freedivers, the clear, shallow waters and diverse small marine life offer a relaxing and rewarding experience.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Very easy and suitable for training due to shallow depths and gentle conditions, ideal for beginners.

Current Strength:

Mild

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