Dive-site story
Located along Taiwan's northeast coast highway near Ruifang, 82.5 is a popular shore dive characterized by rugged volcanic rock formations, boulder fields, and sand channels. Divers enter over rocky shoreline ledges into sheltered gullies before following natural channels out toward deeper sloping reefs where marine macro life thrives.
Diverse nudibranch species foraging across rock walls and algae-covered boulders
Dynamic rock channels and swim-throughs formed by coastal erosion
Frequent encounters with cuttlefish and octopuses on sand-patch transitions
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer offers the calmest seas and best clarity before the northeast monsoon brings heavy surf during autumn and winter.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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