Mao Bay

# Mao Bay, Koh Tao

Mao Bay is a popular dive site located off Koh Tao in Surat Thani, Thailand, situated in the Gulf of Thailand. This scenic site is ideal for divers of all experience levels, featuring depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters, making it suitable for both beginners and intermediate divers.

The dive site showcases vibrant coral formations and rocky outcrops teeming with diverse marine life. Divers commonly encounter colorful reef fish, including groupers, snappers, and trevally, along with occasional sea turtles and rays. The healthy coral gardens provide excellent photographic opportunities and support abundant tropical fish species throughout the year.

Mao Bay offers relatively sheltered conditions with good visibility during optimal seasons, typically November to May. The site’s accessibility and rich biodiversity make it a frequent choice for diving courses and recreational dives. The moderate depths and gentle currents create a comfortable environment for building diving skills while observing Thailand’s beautiful underwater ecosystem.

🐠 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

Pink Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion perideraion snorkelthings

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)