

Best for advanced divers, 15-23m, boat entry, moderate current.
Steel Reef is a boat-accessible site located 1000 metres off Liuqiu Island, Taiwan. The topography features a working reef structure ranging from 15 to 23 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents, requiring solid buoyancy control and careful navigation. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 25 metres. Due to the depth and current, this site is suited for advanced divers. Surface conditions require monitoring for boat traffic, and divers should maintain strict depth control and manage decompression obligations throughout the dive. Water temperatures remain between 25 and 29 degrees Celsius year-round.
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With moderate current and no shore entry option, confirm tide timing with your boat operator before heading out, as current direction and strength can shift the best approach to the reef. Facilities on Liuqiu vary, so sort tank fills and equipment rental in advance.
Accessible by ferry from Donggang to Xiaoliuqiu, then by scooter or bicycle.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-23m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the moderate currents and depths ranging from 15 to 23 metres.
The site features a reef structure between 15 and 23 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Steel Reef requires boat access, as it is located 1000 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 25 to 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Divers must maintain strict depth control, manage decompression obligations, and remain aware of potential entanglement risks and surface boat traffic.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Steel Reef in Kaohsiung. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Steel Reef in Kaohsiung are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.