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Silhouette of scuba divers with sun rays underwater in Koh Tao, Thailand.
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Tao-tao

3.4 — based on 13 community signals
4.3 12 especies 34 colaboradores

Tao-tao is a year-round French dive site with 12 documented species observations and active community video coverage.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
BleachingRiskShore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tiburón de arrecife

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Mapa de ubicación de Tao-tao © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
12.5 kn
Olas
2.54 m
Agua
26.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (39%)
Now: SSE (166°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.2m

Próxima: Alta a las 01:00 (+0.66m)

+0.7 m+0.5 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.66m ▼ 06:00 · +0.55m ▲ 13:00 · +0.64m ▼ 18:00 · +0.54m Ahora +0.6m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.35 · very high Aire PM2.512 · good 05:58 18:01
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 12.8 2.68 8 0mm
09-19 9.7 2.24 9 0mm
09-20 10.1 1.7 7 0mm
09-21 10.4 1.38 8 1mm
09-22 8.8 1.54 9 0mm
09-23 9.4 2.4 9 0mm
09-24 10 2.4 9 1mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Tao-tao offers French divers a accessible year-round destination. The site has a small but engaged community that has documented 12 species observations, giving divers concrete data on what to expect underwater. Three community videos provide real footage of conditions and marine life, helping you prepare before you dive. The spot sits outside any marine protected area, which means fewer restrictions on access and use. That said, coral bleaching is on the watch list for this region, so the ecosystem warrants attention. Conditions like depth, water temperature, and visibility metrics aren't yet fully logged, which makes this a good site for divers willing to gather their own baseline data and contribute to the growing body of local knowledge. You'll find Tao-tao best suited for divers who enjoy exploration and don't mind learning conditions on arrival. The community documentation suggests moderate interest but leaves room for divers to discover and report their own findings. Check the video archive before your trip to see recent dives and get a sense of what the water looks like.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Francia: 220 Lugares Desde Lagos Alpinos Hasta Arrecifes Tropicales

Mejores meses

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Vida marina

Tiburón de arrecife

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 15958km · ~3670kg · €66

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Tao-tao?

Tao-tao is diveable year-round, so you can plan a trip whenever it suits your schedule. Check community videos and recent reports closer to your travel dates to confirm current conditions.

What depth and difficulty level is Tao-tao?

Depth and difficulty ratings are not yet fully documented for this site. Review the three available community videos to assess whether conditions match your skill level, or plan to scout the site with a local guide.

What marine life will I see at Tao-tao?

Twelve species observations have been logged at Tao-tao, though a full species list is not detailed here. Watch the community videos and check with local divers to learn what has been spotted recently.

Do I need permits or special access to dive Tao-tao?

Tao-tao is not inside a marine protected area, so standard French diving regulations apply. No special permits are required, but always confirm local rules and conditions with nearby dive operators before entering the water.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Waterworld , French Kiss Divers, Koh Tao

French Kiss Divers Koh Tao

French Kiss Divers Koh Tao (Thailand) - How it looks diving around Koh Tao ?

French Kiss Divers World
💬 1 top comments
  • Great vid!! 💪😍

    @bluemarlindiveindonesia9399 · 👍 1

wreck diving KOH Tao @franceplongée

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