

Best for advanced divers, 25-42m, boat entry, strong current.
Sitiaogou is a deep reef and canyon system located off Lanyu, Taiwan, characterised by complex topography and strong currents. This site is strictly for advanced divers, with depths ranging from 25 to 42 metres and an average depth of 30 metres. Divers experience high visibility between 30 and 50 metres in water temperatures of 25 to 29C. Due to the strong currents and overhead environments within the canyons, boat access is required for all entries. The site is suitable for drift diving and night diving, though navigation is demanding. Divers should plan entries around slack tide to manage the flow through the canyon structures.
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Plan your entry around slack tide or early current windows as the flow through the canyons can become unmanageable quickly. Confirm boat schedules with the dive shop, as conditions in the best months of February to May and September to October can still shift rapidly at this exposed site.
Boats to Badai Bay Wreck and Airport Perimeter Reef leave from Longmen Port. Lady Rock is a shore dive at the end of a short path from the road.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-42m
Visibility
30-50m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the deep depths, overhead environments, and strong currents.
The site ranges from 25 to 42 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Boat access is required for all entries to avoid surf and shore break hazards at the coastline.
The best months to visit are February, March, April, May, September, and October.
No, this is a deep-water dive site with depths starting at 25 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Sitiaogou 四條溝 in Orchid Island requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sitiaogou 四條溝 in Orchid Island. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
Sitiaogou 四條溝 in Orchid Island can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Sitiaogou 四條溝 in Orchid Island typically ranges from 30 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.