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Khao Lak Liveaboards :: Thailand Dive Sites |
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| Land Temperature: |
Hot and Sunny Tropical climate. Usually humid but can be cooler in the mountain areas. February to May are usually the hottest months. October is usually the wettest month. |
| Water Temp: |
Average of 27°C year round though can go up to 29°C and occasionally drops to 24°C. |
| When to go: |
Much of Thailand can be dived all year round. The best diving in the Andaman Sea is between November and April. The Similan and Surin Island national marine parks officially close for the May to October rainy season when waves can make getting there a problem. The best time to see Whale sharks at Richelieu Rock is February-April although they are spotted throughout the high season.
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| Wetsuit |
A 3mm shorty wetsuit is sufficient and many divers choose to dive with no wetsuit at all. |
| Visibility: |
Varies by location. The Similan Islands has the best visibility, in excess of 40m. The Andaman Sea side of Thailand has better visibility than the gulf of Thailand. Many of the dive sites in the Andaman sea are granite islands which all have superb water clarity with very little suspended matter in the water. The limestone islands such as Phi Phi can have exceptional visibility on some days and rather poor visibility on other days. |
| Diving types: |
Reefs, wrecks, drop offs, pinnacles, caverns, walls, boulders, drift |
| Experience Level: |
Beginner to experienced. There are great dive sites for learning to dive with shallow, warm and current free clear water. These sites are also great for snorkelling. Other dive sites can be deep with strong currents and only suitable for experienced divers. |
| Marine life: |
The most common sharks are Leopards shark and black tip reef sharks. White tip reefs, Bamboo sharks, nurse sharks and Whalesharks. Turtles, Mantas, Stingrays, Lionfish, Scorpionfish, Jacks, Barracuda, Snapper, Seahorse, Pipefish, Frogfish... |
| After diving: |
The beaches, trekking the mountains in the north, Elephant treks, Hill tribe visits, Thai cookery classes, exciting nightlife, shopping for handicrafts or designer copies. |
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