Turtle Beach

Easy dive with staghorn coral gardens and diverse reef fish.

Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located just off Turtle Beach, presents a captivating underwater experience. The area is characterized by a thriving staghorn coral garden, adding visual richness to the surroundings. A diverse array of marine life inhabits these waters, including butterflyfish, anemonefish, angelfish, parrotfish, and sweetlips. Occasionally, you might encounter stingrays resting on the pristine white sand. Due to easy diving conditions, it’s an excellent location for macro photography enthusiasts. Above the water, the remnants of giant trees, damaged by the tsunami, create a striking and sculptural landscape. This site is also accessible to snorkelers, broadening its appeal.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

coral reefturtlemacro photographybeginner friendlysnorkeling

Marine Life

Sea TurtleKuhl's StingrayStaghorn CoralBarracudaTrevallyHumphead ParrotfishLionfishScorpionfishButterflyfishAngelfishAnemonefish (Clownfish)ParrotfishSweetlipsTriggerfishBoxfishPufferfishTrumpetfishPipefishSnapperGrouperFusilierSergeant Major

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Easy diving conditions, gentle slope, and accessibility for snorkelers make it ideal for novice divers and training.

Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

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