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Basalt Island
Hong Kong
sea
4 Dive Sites
0 Dive Centers
Discover the dramatic underwater topography of Basalt Island near Sai Kung, characterized by steep walls and deep drop-offs. While currents can be challenging, experienced divers will be rewarded with a rich diversity of marine life and several species of coral in this captivating location.
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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Basalt Island West Side
Explore the vibrant western slopes of Basalt Island, where colorful corals teem with life. Expect to...
20m
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Basalt Island South Point
Descend along the dramatic wall at Basalt Island's South Point, adorned with a kaleidoscope of soft...
30m
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Basalt Island North Wall
Discover a dramatic underwater landscape at Basalt Island's North Wall, where a steep wall plunges t...
25m
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Basalt Island East Ridge
Navigate the unique underwater ridge running parallel to Basalt Island's East side, a natural haven...
18m
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Unconfirmed Dive Centers Nearby
These dive centers are located within 20km of Basalt Island but haven't been confirmed yet.
FreedivingHK
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