Dive-site story
Located on the northeastern shore of Xiaoliuqiu adjacent to Baisha Port, Zhongao Beach features a gentle sandy slope dotted with scattered coral bommies and artificial reef structures. The calm entry and mild bottom profile make it a primary training site and night diving location on the island. Divers swimming past the shallows reach coral gardens populated by resident green sea turtles and an array of reef critters.
Frequent encounters with resident green sea turtles resting on the sandy floor and feeding around coral heads
Gentle sand-to-reef transition ideal for training dives and relaxed night exploration
Artificial reef blocks harboring macro life such as nudibranchs, cleaner shrimp, and juvenile reef fish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Xiaoliuqiu maintains diveable conditions year-round due to the Kuroshio branch current, but spring through autumn offers the warmest water and calmest sea states.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Snowflake morayEchidna nebulosa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellow boxfishOstracion cubicum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue dragon nudibranchPteraeolidia ianthina | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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