Tanote Bay

Known for Granite Boulders

Tanote Bay is a scenic east coast dive site featuring large granite boulders, coral gardens, and excellent visibility during calm conditions.

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Tanote Bay: Tanote Bay is a scenic east coast dive site featuring large granite boulders, coral gardens, and excellent visibility during calm conditions.

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Thai Name

Aow Tanote

Depth Range

2-20m

Dive Level

Beginner

Travel Time

45

Overview

Tanote Bay is located on Koh Tao’s east coast and is known for its distinctive granite boulder formations, coral gardens, and clear water. The site offers a different underwater landscape from many of the island’s western dive sites.

The shallow bay provides excellent snorkeling opportunities, while divers can explore deeper boulder formations and rocky outcrops further from shore. Large schools of reef fish often gather around the structures, creating vibrant underwater scenes.

Conditions are generally best during the island’s calm season, when visibility can be exceptional. The combination of dramatic underwater topography and healthy marine life makes Tanote Bay a favorite among photographers and explorers.

The site is suitable for beginners in calm conditions but can experience stronger surge and waves during certain times of year.

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We visit Tanote Bay on fun dives and training course dives throughout the week.

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Best Months

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Peak conditions Good conditions Off peak conditions

Oct–Nov: Northeast monsoon season. The site is still diveable but surface conditions can be rough and visibility reduced.

Marine Life Spotted Here

- Fish
Yellowband Fusilier
- Pterocaesio chrysozonaScientific Name
- Least ConcernIUCN Threatened Status
- Coral
Bubble Coral
- Plerogyra sinuosaScientific Name
- Least ConcernIUCN Threatened Status
- Coral
Staghorn Coral
- Acropora spp.Scientific Name
- Near ThreatenedIUCN Threatened Status