Dive-site story
Tsim Chau is an exposed rocky islet sitting off the eastern coast of the Sai Kung Peninsula. The underwater profile features tumbled granite boulders, sandy patches, and dramatic rock gullies that shelter a surprising variety of subtropical marine life. Because of its open position facing the South China Sea, dives here depend heavily on calm sea conditions.
Rugged underwater boulder terrain with swim-through gullies
Macro photography opportunities among sea anemones and rocky crevices
Schools of coastal reef fish congregating around outer rock formations
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn offer warmer sea temperatures and calmer days when prevailing winds shift away from the northeast.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black rockfishSebastes schlegelii | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Long-spined sea urchinDiadema setosum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Reef octopusOctopus cyanea | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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