

Best for beginner divers, 2-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Bitou Cape is a shore-entry reef site located on the northern coast of Taiwan. The reef topography begins in shallow water at 2 metres and extends to depths of 25 metres. Divers can encounter various marine life, including wrasses, snowflake moray, scorpionfish, golden butterflyfish, Pacific trumpetfish, bird wrasse, spotfin butterflyfish, crabs, bubble tip sea anemone, hermit crabs, bluespotted cornetfish, moon wrasse, east-australian stripey, and scissortail sergeant. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Shore entry requires caution due to surf and shore break. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and equipment rental.
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The shore entry can be the trickiest part of the dive, so watch the wave sets carefully before committing and enter during a lull. Full facilities including parking, showers, and changing rooms are on site, so you can pack light and rinse off before the drive home.
Take the Kuo-Kuang Bus 1811 from Taipei Main Station or the 856 Golden Island Shuttle Bus from Ruifang Station and alight at the Bitoujiao stop. By car, follow the Coastal Highway (Route 2) to the parking lot near the Bitou Primary School entrance.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 25m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Divers can observe wrasses, snowflake moray, scorpionfish, golden butterflyfish, Pacific trumpetfish, bird wrasse, spotfin butterflyfish, crabs, bubble tip sea anemone, hermit crabs, bluespotted cornetfish, moon wrasse, east-australian stripey, and scissortail sergeant.
Yes, the site is accessible to open water divers, with shallow sections starting at 2 metres that allow for building confidence.
The reef ranges from 2 metres in the shallows to 25 metres in the deeper sections.
Bitou Cape is a shore-entry site. Divers should monitor wave sets and enter during a lull to manage the shore break.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef sections at 2 metres are accessible for snorkelling.
Diving at Bitou Cape in Ruifang District requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Bitou Cape in Ruifang District. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bitou Cape in Ruifang District. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Bitou Cape in Ruifang District are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Bitou Cape in Ruifang District should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Bitou Cape in Ruifang District typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bitou Cape in Ruifang District typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.