Hong Kong
Basalt Island South Point
About this Dive Site
Description
Descend along the dramatic wall at Basalt Island's South Point, adorned with a kaleidoscope of soft corals and gorgonian fans. Keep an eye out for larger pelagics like tuna and jacks, and perhaps even a graceful green sea turtle, as you explore depths up to 30 meters.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
March, April, October, November
Jan
Clearer waters after typhoon season, good for macro life.
Feb
Wrasse and nudibranch activity.
Mar
Increasing marine life activity as waters warm.
Apr
Good time for spotting larger fish species.
More monthly highlights
May
Plankton blooms can reduce visibility but attract small fish.
Jun
Typhoon season begins, visibility can be poor.
Jul
High water temperatures, potential for reduced visibility due to rain.
Aug
Peak of typhoon season, challenging conditions.
Sep
Visibility starts to improve as typhoon season wanes.
Oct
Excellent visibility and comfortable temperatures.
Nov
Good for spotting schooling fish.
Dec
Cooler waters, good for observing benthic life.
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