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Ao Wong Duen

Located in the Gulf of Thailand, this dive site is easily accessible and just a short 40-minute boat ride from Samaesan pier or a mere 9 kilometers away. It's an ideal spot for both snorkelers and beginner divers, offering a gradual depth range from 3 to 16 meters with a peaceful sand slope.

Divers exploring this site will be captivated by the diverse array of sea life, including enchanting hard coral reefs like brain coral, maze coral, and table coral. The underwater ecosystem thrives with a rich variety of species, from xeno crabs and boxfish to wrasse, anemone fish, rabbitfish, and more.

With visibility typically reaching around 8 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, this location provides the perfect setting for novice divers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the underwater world. Whether you're new to diving or a passionate sea enthusiast, this dive site offers countless opportunities for discovery and enjoyment.

Diving Conditions Score for Ao Wong Duen

6.9
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Ao Wong Duen

Depth

13m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Ao Wong Duen

Wave Height

0.44m

Wind Speed

22.4 m/s

Water Temp

30.6°C

Visibility

34.48km

Cloud Cover

96%

Wave Period

3.05s

Air Temperature

30.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ao Wong Duen
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Dive Score Chart for Ao Wong Duen

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.887068817204302/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 16.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.538996825396826/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Ao Wong Duen: 06:00
Sunset at Ao Wong Duen: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Ao Wong Duen 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.

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Best Overall
9:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.12m (3.1s), Wind: 16.8 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 7.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Ao Wong Duen
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ao Wong Duen

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 Wong Duen

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 Wong Duen

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Ao Wong Duen

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.3°C / 70.3°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Ao Wong Duen

Ao Wong Duen shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.3°C) and December the coldest (17.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 0.0mm 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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