Dive-site story
Situated along the western edge of Kenting National Park, Houbihu serves as the central hub for shore and boat diving in southern Taiwan. The protected coastal zone features gentle reef slopes dominated by hard and soft coral colonies, interspersed with sandy patches where bottom-dwellers feed. Sheltered geographical contours keep the bay calmer than the surrounding open coast during the prevailing winter monsoon winds, making it accessible across most of the calendar year.
Extensive hard and soft coral gardens hosting diverse reef fish communities
Dense aggregations of anemones populated by resident clownfish colonies
Frequent encounters with green sea turtles grazing along shallow reef flats
Convenient access via shore entries with minimal swell in protected zones
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and autumn provide optimal clarity and mild winds, while summer remains warm despite occasional tropical storm disruptions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tomato clownfishAmphiprion frenatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant trevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted stingrayNeotrygon kuhlii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common |
Marine forecast
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