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The Dome

3.5 — based on 14 community signals
4.3 12 especies 32 colaboradores

The Dome is a year-round dive destination in Thailand with accessible diving and documented marine biodiversity.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Pulpo

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
17.1 kn
Olas
1.96 m
Agua
28.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (25%)
Now: WSW (240°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 2.08m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (+0.97m)

+1.6 m0 m-0.5 m
▲ 02:00 · +0.97m ▼ 08:00 · +0.21m ▲ 14:00 · +0.67m ▼ 19:00 · +0.24m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.35 · mod Aire PM2.56 · good 06:18 18:26
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 19.6 2.3 5 28mm
09-20 15.5 2.12 9 22mm
09-21 8.6 1.38 8 8mm
09-22 7.5 1.08 8 7mm
09-23 7.6 0.92 2 15mm
09-24 6.9 0.92 1 11mm
09-25 7.3 0.8 2 1mm
🚨 Coral bleaching: Alert Level 1 — active bleaching
DHW: 4.4°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

The Dome offers Thai diving year-round, making it a reliable option for divers planning trips without seasonal pressure. The site supports 12 documented species observations, indicating stable marine life activity and good potential for marine encounters. Community videos from the spot provide reference material for trip planning and site familiarization before arrival. The site sits outside a Marine Protected Area, so standard Thai diving regulations apply. Divers should verify local conditions and any recent updates through dive operators or the Thai authorities before booking. Water conditions and depth details vary, so arrive with flexible expectations and communicate directly with local guides about site layout. The area shows coral bleaching alert status, which means some coral recovery or stress may be visible. This doesn't rule out good diving—coral resilience varies by species and microhabitat. Bring an underwater camera or attend with a dive operator who offers video services; the three existing community videos suggest the spot photographs well and attracts repeat visitors.

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Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Pulpo

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 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 ↔ 10301km · ~2369kg · €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

What's the best time to dive The Dome?

Year-round diving is possible at The Dome, so timing is flexible. Confirm seasonal weather and swell with local Thai dive operators before booking, as monsoon patterns still affect sea state and visibility despite year-round access.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty data for The Dome are not currently documented. Contact local dive shops in Thailand for site-specific details. Bring your certification card and honestly assess your experience with the guide.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been observed and documented at The Dome. Expect reef fish, and potentially larger pelagics depending on season and current. Community videos offer visual previews of what previous divers have encountered.

Do I need permits or special access?

The Dome is not inside a Marine Protected Area, so standard Thai diving applies. You'll need a valid dive certification and may need to arrange a guide or join an operator. Check with Thai authorities or dive shops for any local rules or entry fees.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

9 registros · 8 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Rhincodon typus

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

Mobula birostris

Elasmobranchii · Mobulidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 feb 2006
×1registros

Rhincodon typus

Whale Shark
Elasmobranchii · Rhincodontidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 feb 2003
×1registros

Amphimedon

Demospongiae · Niphatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 mar 1991
×1registros

Uroteuthis singhalensis

Cephalopoda · Loliginidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 mar 1991
×1registros

Paleanotus

Polychaeta · Chrysopetalidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 feb 1981
×1registros

Ophiothrix (Acanthophiothrix) purpurea

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1979
×1registros
Profundidad:
17 m

Dactylosaster cylindricus

Asteroidea · Ophidiasteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 nov 1963
×1registros
Profundidad:
1 m

Ophiothela mirabilis

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Última observación:
Invalid Date
×1registros

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

YouTube videos — click to play.

Great Barracuda Shoal in Thailand| Koh Tachai The Dome Dive Site | liveaboard trip| 4K underwater

The Dive Log
💬 1 top comments
  • Awesome

    @adamcollinge9021 · 👍 2

Richelieu Rock, The Dome (2), Andaman Sea, Thailand

Dirx diving

Diving in Andaman Sea, Thailand: Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon & The Dome - Mar'26. HUGE schools of fish!

Graham Parslow
💬 1 top comments
  • Nice video, thanks for sharing - Great to see all the action you got on the dives! We're ready to go back now!

    @Aaron.and.Cassie · 👍 0
wind peaks Jul-Jun-Sep, 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: Oct (100/100) Worst: Dec (0/100) Now: Sep (58/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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