Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Sattahip in the upper Gulf of Thailand, Samaesan offers an energetic mix of historical shipwrecks and rocky island reefs. The area is famous for the Hardeep, a sunken World War II cargo vessel covered in soft corals and sponges. Diver traffic here often contends with notable tidal flow moving between the offshore islands, creating nutrient-rich feeding grounds across the granite boulders and sloping sand bottoms.
Penetration opportunities and sponge-covered structures on the historic Hardeep wreck
Dense soft coral gardens clinging to granite boulders around the outer islets
Sheltered sandy shallows hosting macro critters, pipefish, and sea anemones
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal water clarity occur throughout the dry northeast monsoon.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownbanded bamboo sharkChiloscyllium punctatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail barracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common |
Marine forecast
