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Sairee Reef

Beginner 📍 Koh Tao, Thailand
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Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Sairee Reef, Koh Tao

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 25m
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Level
Beginner
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Current
Moderate
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Best Season
February to October

Sairee Reef is a popular dive site located off Sairee Beach on Koh Tao in Thailand’s Gulf of Thailand. This accessible reef system features a gently sloping sandy bottom with scattered coral formations and rocky outcrops, making it ideal for divers of all experience levels.

Divers typically explore depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters, with excellent visibility during calm conditions. The reef supports diverse marine life including colorful tropical fish, angelfish, groupers, fusiliers, and reef sharks. Octopus, moray eels, and sea turtles are occasionally spotted among the corals.

The site’s shallow sections and moderate currents make it suitable for beginners and open water certification dives, while deeper areas offer interest for experienced divers. Sairee Reef’s vibrant ecosystem and proximity to Sairee Beach make it one of Koh Tao’s most frequently dived locations.

The best diving conditions occur during the dry season from February to October, when visibility and weather are most favorable. This reef remains an excellent choice for experiencing the rich biodiversity of the Gulf of Thailand.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Pink Skunk Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Pink Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion perideraion anthonyamar
Plakobranchus noctisstellatus — seen at this dive site
Plakobranchus noctisstellatus Plakobranchus noctisstellatus aiaraponce
Map Puffer — seen at this dive site
Map Puffer Arothron mappa chandler84226
Saddleback Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Saddleback Butterflyfish Chaetodon falcula gabrielbz
Bluering Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Bluering Angelfish Pomacanthus annularis portioid
Pink Skunk Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Pink Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion perideraion snorkelthings

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 25 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Beginner
Current Moderate
Best Season February to October
GPS 10.0943°, 99.8260°