

Best for advanced divers, 10-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Jiteiwan is an advanced-only dive site located off Lanyu, Taiwan, featuring a dramatic topography of reefs, drop-offs, and canyons. The site ranges from 10 to 40 metres in depth, with an average of 25 metres. Divers experience strong currents and high visibility, typically between 30 and 50 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for night diving. Due to the strong currents and boat traffic, divers must maintain buoyancy control and use a surface marker buoy on every ascent. Species recorded around this area include sea kraits, clown triggerfish, regal angelfish, wrasses, and various butterflyfish and surgeonfish.
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Book a guided tour through the local dive shop rather than navigating independently; the currents shift with tidal cycles and a local guide will time your entry to use the flow rather than fight it. Boat traffic in the area requires a surface marker buoy on every ascent.
The site is located off the coast of Badaiwan Bay and requires a boat to reach, with a travel time of approximately 5 minutes from Hongtou Harbor.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-40m
Visibility
30-50m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include sea kraits, clown triggerfish, regal angelfish, wrasses, blackback anemonefish, striped surgeonfish, rock cod, and various butterflyfish species.
No, Jiteiwan is rated for advanced divers only due to the significant depth, strong currents, and complex topography.
The site ranges from 10 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Jiteiwan is a boat-only dive site located 80 metres from the shore.
No, this site is intended for scuba diving due to the depth and strong currents.
Diving at Jiteiwan 小蘭嶼 in Hongtou requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Jiteiwan 小蘭嶼 in Hongtou. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Jiteiwan 小蘭嶼 in Hongtou. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Jiteiwan 小蘭嶼 in Hongtou are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Jiteiwan 小蘭嶼 in Hongtou can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Jiteiwan 小蘭嶼 in Hongtou typically ranges from 30 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.