Tanote Bay

# Tanote Bay Dive Site

Tanote Bay, located on Koh Tao in Surat Thani, Thailand, is a premier diving destination in the Gulf of Thailand. This sheltered bay offers excellent conditions for divers of all skill levels, with depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate divers.

The bay features a sandy bottom interspersed with rocky outcrops and coral formations that create diverse underwater landscapes. Divers encounter vibrant coral gardens, including hard and soft corals that support rich marine biodiversity. Common sightings include reef fish, moray eels, parrotfish, snappers, and occasional turtles. Macro photography enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of nudibranchs and small crustaceans.

Tanote Bay’s calm, clear waters and gradual slope make it perfect for certification courses and skill development. The site typically experiences good visibility, especially during dry season months. Its protected location minimizes surge and current, providing comfortable diving conditions. The combination of accessibility, marine life diversity, and scenic underwater terrain makes Tanote Bay a must-visit location for anyone exploring Thailand’s world-class diving offerings.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Pink Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion perideraion anthonyamar

Map Puffer Arothron mappa chandler84226

Plakobranchus noctisstellatus Plakobranchus noctisstellatus aiaraponce

Saddleback Butterflyfish Chaetodon falcula gabrielbz

Bluering Angelfish Pomacanthus annularis portioid

Pink Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion perideraion snorkelthings

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)