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Jaak (Chak) Bay

3.6 — based on 21 community signals
4.2 12 especies 23 colaboradores

Jaak Bay is a year-round Thailand dive destination with 12 recorded species observations and accessible conditions for exploring local marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
17.1 kn
Olas
1.68 m
Agua
28.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SW (28%)
Now: WSW (239°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 2.22m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (+1.01m)

+1.6 m0 m-0.6 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.01m ▼ 08:00 · +0.19m ▲ 14:00 · +0.7m ▼ 19:00 · +0.23m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.25 · high Aire PM2.55 · good 06:17 18:26
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 20.8 1.96 6 38mm
09-20 18.7 1.84 8 21mm
09-21 8.9 1.28 8 9mm
09-22 8.6 1 6 12mm
09-23 8.1 0.86 2 15mm
09-24 7.1 0.86 1 5mm
09-25 7.6 0.78 2 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Warning — heat stress
DHW: 3.9°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Jaak Bay, also called Chak Bay, sits on Thailand's coast as an accessible diving spot open year-round. The bay attracts divers seeking encounters with recorded marine species in its waters. Local conditions support diving throughout the year, making it a flexible choice for travel planning. The area hosts documented species observations useful for marine life spotters and naturalists. Community videos from the site give insight into what to expect underwater. While specific depth and visibility data aren't widely published, the bay remains popular among divers exploring Thailand's lesser-known coastal regions. Coral health in the area shows warning signs, reflecting broader regional stress. This makes responsible diving practices important—stay neutral buoyancy, avoid touching substrate, and respect marine life. Jaak Bay sits outside marine protection areas, but conservation-minded diving helps preserve what remains.

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Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

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 A/B/C · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 10278km · ~2364kg · €43

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 12h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Jaak Bay?

Jaak Bay is diveable year-round, so timing depends on your schedule rather than seasonal closures. Check local weather patterns before booking to confirm sea conditions.

What marine life can you see here?

Twelve species have been recorded at Jaak Bay. Community videos and local dive logs provide the best detail on what species are actively seen. Check current reports from recent divers.

Is Jaak Bay protected or restricted?

Jaak Bay lies outside marine protected areas, so standard Thailand diving permits and regulations apply. Always dive with respect for coral and marine life given the region's coral bleaching warnings.

What should I know before diving here?

Coral in the region shows warning-level bleaching stress. Practice neutral buoyancy, avoid contact with coral, and follow Leave No Trace principles. Watch community videos for recent dive reports and conditions.

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

65 registros · 50 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Gastropoda

Gastropoda
OBIS
Última observación:
24 mar 1963
×3registros
Profundidad:
0–50 m

Decapoda

Malacostraca
OBIS
Última observación:
24 mar 1963
×3registros
Profundidad:
0–50 m

Hydrozoa

Hydrozoa
OBIS
Última observación:
24 mar 1963
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–73 m

Palinuridae

Malacostraca · Palinuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 mar 1963
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–50 m

Thecosomata

Gastropoda
OBIS
Última observación:
24 mar 1963
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–50 m

Cephalopoda

Cephalopoda
OBIS
Última observación:
24 mar 1963
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–50 m

Stomatopoda

Malacostraca
OBIS
Última observación:
24 mar 1963
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–50 m

Brachyura

Malacostraca
OBIS
Última observación:
24 mar 1963
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–50 m

Polychaeta

Polychaeta
OBIS
Última observación:
24 mar 1963
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–50 m

Colobometridae

Crinoidea · Colobometridae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 mar 1963
×2registros
Profundidad:
70 m

Tomopteridae

Polychaeta · Tomopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 mar 1963
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–50 m

Pterotracheoidea

Gastropoda
OBIS
Última observación:
24 mar 1963
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–50 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

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wind peaks Jul-Dec-Jun, calmest Mar-Oct-Apr, dry Jan-Dec.

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