

Best for beginner divers, 4-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Tai Pau is a reef dive located 3000 metres from shore, offering depths between 4 and 18 metres with an average of 12 metres. The site features mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 28 and 30C throughout the year. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral and rocks when maintaining buoyancy. Blue spotted stingrays are frequently found resting on sandy patches near the reef edge. Guided tours are available and recommended for beginner divers. Species recorded around this area include various moray eels, groupers, wrasses, and butterflyfish.
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Ask your guide to point out the sandy areas around the reef edge, as blue spotted stingrays tend to settle there and are easy to miss if you are focused on the coral. Guided tours are available at the site, and for beginner divers these are genuinely worth taking rather than skipping.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
4-18m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
180 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and manageable depths, though guided tours are recommended.
Species recorded around this area include blue spotted stingrays, giant, laced, zebra, and snowflake morays, titan triggerfish, pharaoh cuttlefish, stonefish, wrasses, melon butterflyfish, striped surgeonfish, and groupers.
The depth at this site ranges from 4 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Tai Pau is a boat dive located 3000 metres from shore, requiring boat access.
The primary hazards are sharp coral and rocks. Divers should also be careful of blue spotted stingrays resting on the sandy bottom.
Diving at Tai Pau in Patong requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Tai Pau in Patong. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Tai Pau in Patong typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tai Pau in Patong typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.