Dive-site story
Situated along the northeastern coast of Xiaoliuqiu, Longxiadong features wave-carved coral limestone topography punctuated by gullies, overhangs, and sea caves. Divers enter through a natural intertidal trench before dropping over reef slopes that transition into sandy patches where green sea turtles forage and rest.
Network of coral crevices and small caverns hiding benthic critters
Reliable encounters with foraging green sea turtles over the reef flats
Diverse macro life tucked within sheltered volcanic limestone pockets
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring through autumn offers the calmest seas on this side of the island before the winter northeast monsoon increases surface swell.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Panulirus spiny lobsterPanulirus versicolor | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Rare | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common |
Marine forecast
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