

Best for beginner divers, 2-15m, shore entry, moderate current.
Lobster Cave on Liuqiu Island is a shore-entry site featuring a cave structure that transitions into a reef slope. The site ranges from 2 to 15 metres in depth, with an average of 14 metres. Divers navigate rocky passages before reaching the surrounding reef. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 5 to 25 metres and moderate currents that can strengthen quickly. Due to the shore entry involving surf and sharp coral or rock, caution is required during entry and exit. The water temperature remains between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year, typically requiring a 3mm wetsuit or shorty.
22.34527, 120.38858
The shore entry involves surf and a shore break over sharp coral and rock, so take your time getting in and out and wear reef gloves if your operator allows them. Current can strengthen quickly, so agree on a turn-around signal with your guide before you descend.
Walking south of Yufu Wharf, you can take a path through coral to reach Lobster Cave.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 15m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
25-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is accessible for open-water certified divers, though beginners should stay close to their guide due to the potential for currents to strengthen quickly.
The site ranges from 2 to 15 metres in depth, with an average depth of 14 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive. Divers should be prepared for surf and a shore break over sharp coral and rock.
Water temperatures range from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Hazards include low visibility, sharp coral, strong currents, and surf during the shore entry.
Diving at Lobster Cave in Liuqiu Township requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Lobster Cave in Liuqiu Township. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C.