

Best for beginner divers, 5-26m, shore entry, mild current.
Longdong Bay #4 is a shore-entry reef and wall site in Northern Taiwan suitable for beginners and experienced divers. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 26 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Divers can encounter common wrasses, particularly between August and October. Less frequently, the site hosts zebra lionfish, chromodoris nudibranchs, pharaoh cuttlefish, snowflake morays, varicose wart slugs, snake eels, and pufferfish. Rare sightings include peacock mantis shrimp, Spanish dancers, harlequin shrimp, day octopuses, stonefish, and Indian lionfish. Conditions vary with visibility between 5 and 30 metres and mild currents. Hazards include boat traffic, entanglement, jellyfish, sharp coral, strong currents, and surf. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, rinse stations, and nearby dive shops.
25.11296, 121.91915
Experienced divers use the tidal flow to drift along productive reef sections and take shelter in the current shadow of rock formations when rest is needed.
Accessible by car or public transport from Taipei. Take a train to Keelung or Ruifang Station, then transfer to bus 791 or 1811. By car, take National Freeway 1 towards Keelung, exit at Ruifang Interchange, and follow Provincial Highway 2.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-26m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
56 min
Best Time
May, Oct
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, with uncommon sightings of zebra lionfish, chromodoris nudibranchs, pharaoh cuttlefish, snowflake morays, varicose wart slugs, snake eels, and pufferfish. Rare species include peacock mantis shrimp, Spanish dancers, harlequin shrimp, day octopuses, stonefish, and Indian lionfish.
Yes, Longdong Bay #4 is suitable for beginners, offering shore access and a range of depths from shallow reef areas to deeper wall sections.
The site depth ranges from 5 to 26 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site.
The best months for diving at Longdong Bay #4 are May and October.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef sections are accessible for snorkelling.
Diving at Longdong Bay #4 in Ruifang requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Longdong Bay #4 in Ruifang. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
Divers at Longdong Bay #4 in Ruifang 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.
Longdong Bay #4 in Ruifang typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Longdong Bay #4 in Ruifang typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.