Dive-site story
Dongpai Island sits in the waters off Sanya in southern Hainan. The site features a mix of scattered granite boulders, gentle sandy channels, and hard coral formations dominated by massive Porites and branching Acropora colonies. Diving takes place from local dive tenders, offering calm shallow sections suitable for training alongside deeper patches where reef fish congregate.
Extensive hard coral gardens along the sheltered lee of the islet
Rocky crevices harboring hidden macro life and moray eels
Gentle reef slope suitable for relaxed navigation
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer water characterize the late spring through early autumn window, though typhoon activity should be monitored in late summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb GrouperEpinephelus merra | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Coral ShrimpStenopus hispidus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Threadfin ButterflyfishChaetodon auriga | Common | ||||||||||||
| White-eyed MorayGymnothorax thyrsoideus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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