Ao Kruad
Welcome to Koh Talu's favorite dive site in the northeast! This stunning underwater location is perfect for all types of divers, including snorkelers, free divers, and scuba divers. With its depth ranging from 2 to 7 meters, this shallow site offers a fantastic opportunity for divers to explore for a generous bottom time of 30 to 60 minutes.
Diving enthusiasts will be captivated by the diverse range of hard corals that thrive here. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of brain coral, stag horn coral, lettuce coral, flower pot coral, and even sea anemones. The underwater visibility, reaching up to 6 meters, ensures that every moment spent exploring this site is truly awe-inspiring.
Located in the beautiful Prachuap Khiri Khan Province of Thailand, this dive site is an excellent choice for divers of all skill levels, especially beginners. The maximum depth at this site is 13 meters, making it accessible and safe for those who are just starting their underwater journey.
So dive right in and discover the wonders that await you at this incredible dive site in Koh Talu, Thailand.
Diving enthusiasts will be captivated by the diverse range of hard corals that thrive here. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of brain coral, stag horn coral, lettuce coral, flower pot coral, and even sea anemones. The underwater visibility, reaching up to 6 meters, ensures that every moment spent exploring this site is truly awe-inspiring.
Located in the beautiful Prachuap Khiri Khan Province of Thailand, this dive site is an excellent choice for divers of all skill levels, especially beginners. The maximum depth at this site is 13 meters, making it accessible and safe for those who are just starting their underwater journey.
So dive right in and discover the wonders that await you at this incredible dive site in Koh Talu, Thailand.
Diving Conditions Score for Ao Kruad
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ao Kruad
Depth
13m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Ao Kruad
Wave Height
0.32m
Wind Speed
12.8 m/s
Water Temp
30.2°C
Visibility
35.8km
Cloud Cover
91%
Wave Period
3.5s
Air Temperature
27°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ao Kruad
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Dive Score Chart for Ao Kruad
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.221647826086958/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.36m, Wind 13.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.75877619047619/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ao Kruad: 06:00
Sunset at Ao Kruad: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ao Kruad are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.36m (3.45s), Wind: 13.5 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 12.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ao KruadAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ao Kruad
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Ao Kruad
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ao Kruad
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Ao Kruad
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
13.4m / 44.0ft
January
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ao Kruad
Ao Kruad shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (27.9°C) and December the coldest (21.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026
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