Mae Haad Bay

# Mae Haad Bay Dive Site, Koh Tao

Mae Haad Bay offers an ideal diving destination on Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand, suitable for divers of all experience levels. Located in Surat Thani province, this sheltered bay features calm, clear waters perfect for beginners and training dives.

The site showcases a gradual sandy bottom descending to depths of 12-20 meters, with scattered rocks and coral formations providing excellent marine habitat exploration. Divers encounter vibrant tropical fish species, including snappers, fusiliers, and groupers, alongside smaller reef inhabitants like nudibranchs and crustaceans.

The bay’s protected waters and gentle topography make it an easy to moderate difficulty dive, with minimal currents and excellent visibility during optimal seasons. The shallow depths and accessible terrain make Mae Haad Bay particularly popular for PADI certification courses and recreational diving.

Seasonal variations affect visibility, with best conditions from February to May. The site’s proximity to Koh Tao’s main village and dive shops makes it highly accessible. Mae Haad Bay remains one of Thailand’s most popular beginner-friendly dive destinations in the South China Sea.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Pink Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion perideraion anthonyamar

Plakobranchus noctisstellatus Plakobranchus noctisstellatus aiaraponce

Map Puffer Arothron mappa chandler84226

Saddleback Butterflyfish Chaetodon falcula gabrielbz

Bluering Angelfish Pomacanthus annularis portioid

Harlequin Sweetlips Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides andreiamelo

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)