Chai Kou
About this Dive Site
Description
Chai Kou on Orchid Island offers a delightful shallow dive, perfect for photographers, with a charming mix of corals and boulders. This vibrant reef is a bustling metropolis for marine life, from playful clownfish nestled in anemones to colorful parrotfish grazing the reef.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
June, March, April, May, July, August, September, October
Jan
Possible whale shark sightings early in the year
Feb
Calm seas, good for exploring reefs
Mar
Increasing marine life activity
Apr
Start of turtle nesting season
More monthly highlights
May
Manta ray season begins
Jun
Peak manta ray season, good chance of seeing schooling fish
Jul
Continued manta ray sightings, potential for pelagic fish
Aug
Warmest waters, good for macro photography
Sep
Manta rays still present, visibility improving
Oct
End of manta ray season, good for exploring caves and wrecks
Nov
Humpback whale migration may begin
Dec
Calm seas, good for beginners
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