Hong Kong
Basalt Island North Wall
About this Dive Site
Description
Discover a dramatic underwater landscape at Basalt Island's North Wall, where a steep wall plunges to 25 meters. This vibrant reef is a haven for moray eels, lionfish, and colorful nudibranchs, with the occasional barracuda cruising in the blue.
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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