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Japanese Gardens

Koh Tao, Surat Thani, Thailand

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Open Water
Boat
Avg 6 m
Max 12 m

Current Conditions

Live: Good now

Swell

0.3 m
Height (m)
2.5
Period (s)
NW
Direction

Wind

13.6 kn
Speed
28 °C
Air °C
W
Direction
Water Temp 29.1 °C
Last Updated 2 minutes ago

3-Day Dive Forecast

Avg swell, direction & wind for each daypart.

Monday
Morning
Swell direction 302° 0.3 m NW
Period: 2s
Wind direction 286.83349037133° 13.6 kn W
Midday
Swell direction 304.80000487395° 0.2 m NW
Period: 2s
Wind direction 281.99939016146° 12.6 kn W
Evening
Swell direction 305.60001462315° 0.1 m NW
Period: 2s
Wind direction 172.167675053° 9.5 kn S
Tuesday
Morning
Swell direction 298.83332957253° 0.4 m NW
Period: 3s
Wind direction 278.16640787879° 17.5 kn W
Midday
Swell direction 300.19997075287° 0.3 m NW
Period: 3s
Wind direction 270.04758903681° 14 kn W
Evening
Swell direction 299.20867222951° 0.3 m NW
Period: 2s
Wind direction 123.18148804687° 11.5 kn SE
Wednesday
Morning
Swell direction 295° 0.5 m NW
Period: 3s
Wind direction 288.50050822464° 16.1 kn W
Midday
Swell direction 300° 0.4 m NW
Period: 3s
Wind direction 237.42320945647° 13.8 kn SW
Evening
Swell direction 301.01051479048° 0.3 m NW
Period: 2s
Wind direction 122.35605326561° 12.4 kn SE

How to Dive Japanese Gardens

Overview

Shallow coral garden in Nang Yuan bay; beginner-friendly with bright hard coral patches.

Hazards

  • Heavily trafficked; careful buoyancy over coral.

Marine Life

Anemonefish parrotfish chromis stingrays in sand.

Pro Tip

Early mornings for best viz and fewer boats.