Dive-site story
Situated along the rugged shoreline of Gongliao on Taiwan's northeast coast, Lailai features extensive wave-cut platforms and volcanic dike intrusions that extend into the sea. Underwater, these basalt and sedimentary formations create intricate gullies, fissures, and boulder clusters. The rocky substrate provides shelter for diverse macro critters and benthic species adapted to coastal surge.
Extensive underwater rock trenches and volcanic dike formations
Dense populations of nudibranchs and sea hares grazing on seasonal algae
Rocky crevices sheltering moray eels, octopuses, and juvenile reef fish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn offer calm seas before the winter northeast monsoon brings heavy swell.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypselodoris nudibranchHypselodoris festiva | Common | ||||||||||||
| Starry moray eelEchidna nebulosa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red lionfishPterois volitans | Common |
Marine forecast
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