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Suthep Bay

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 especies 24 colaboradores

Suthep Bay offers year-round diving in Thailand with 12 recorded species and accessible conditions for most divers.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
kn
Olas
1.72 m
Agua
28.9°C
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 2.21m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (+1m)

+1.6 m0 m-0.6 m
▲ 02:00 · +1m ▼ 08:00 · +0.19m ▲ 14:00 · +0.7m ▼ 19:00 · +0.23m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV— · — Aire PM2.55 · good
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 1.98
09-20 1.86
09-21 1.28
09-22 1
09-23 0.86
09-24 0.86
09-25 0.76
⚠ Coral bleaching: Warning — heat stress
DHW: 3.9°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Suthep Bay sits on Thailand's coast as a year-round dive destination. The site welcomes divers throughout the calendar with stable conditions that favor both new and experienced explorers. With 12 documented species observations and three community videos available, the spot has modest but growing documentation from visiting divers. The bay remains outside marine protection zones, which means fewer restrictions on access and dive operations. However, like many tropical sites in the region, Suthep Bay faces coral bleaching concerns. Divers should expect to see the effects of warming waters on reef health. Despite this, the area still attracts divers seeking to explore Thailand's shallow-water ecosystems. Conditions at Suthep Bay remain partly undocumented in formal databases—visibility, depth ranges, and water temperature data are limited. This makes the site ideal for divers who prefer exploring less-crowded, lesser-known spots. Local dive operators and community reports via video content provide the best real-time intelligence on current conditions. Check with operators near the bay for seasonal nuances and recent site conditions before booking.

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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 ↔ 10277km · ~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 Suthep Bay?

Suthep Bay works year-round, so you can plan dives any month. Conditions remain relatively consistent across seasons, though checking with local operators for current visibility and water state before your trip is always wise.

What depth and difficulty level is Suthep Bay?

Exact depth and difficulty data aren't formally documented for Suthep Bay. Consult with local dive shops or community videos to gauge whether the site suits your certification level and experience.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species have been documented at Suthep Bay. Community videos and local operator guides provide the best details on what fish, corals, and other creatures you're likely to encounter on a dive.

Do I need permits or special access to dive here?

Suthep Bay sits outside marine protection areas, so standard Thai diving regulations apply. Check with local operators on any local rules or fees. No special permits are typically required for recreational diving.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

23 registros · 20 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Halgerda indotessellata

Gastropoda · Discodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 feb 2026
×1registros

Nautilus pompilius

Cephalopoda · Nautilidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 mar 2008
×1registros
Profundidad:
144 m

Rhincodon typus

Whale Shark
Elasmobranchii · Rhincodontidae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 abr 2007
×1registros

Cotonopsis phuketensis

Gastropoda · Columbellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 oct 2001
×1registros

Rissoina

Gastropoda · Rissoinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 mar 1963
×2registros
Profundidad:
58 m

Cuspidaria

Bivalvia · Cuspidariidae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 mar 1963
×1registros
Profundidad:
58 m

Dentalium

Scaphopoda · Dentaliidae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 mar 1963
×1registros
Profundidad:
58 m

Dosinia

Bivalvia · Veneridae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 mar 1963
×1registros
Profundidad:
58 m

Ophiuroglypha kinbergi

Ophiuroidea · Ophiopyrgidae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 mar 1963
×1registros
Profundidad:
58–60 m

Amphipoda

Malacostraca
OBIS
Última observación:
23 mar 1963
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–50 m

Capillaster multiradiatus

Crinoidea · Comatulidae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 mar 1963
×1registros
Profundidad:
64 m

Tomopteridae

Polychaeta · Tomopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 mar 1963
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–50 m

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

See this spot in action

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Suthep Bay - Surin Islands

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Suthep Bay, Surin Islands National Park ,THAILAND; Floating in the ocean with Eywa

Diving Taam SaBye

Dive at Koh. Waeo Island EP. 68 - 07/01/2023.

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

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Feb (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (50/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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