Banana bay, Koh Chang
Banana Bay, located in the Gulf of Thailand, is an ideal dive site for both beginners and advanced divers. With its diverse features, it offers an excellent training ground as well as opportunities for thrilling drift dives.
Divers exploring Banana Bay will be treated to a mesmerizing underwater world filled with a variety of captivating marine life. Immerse yourself in a vibrant coral haven abundant with hard corals and delicate soft corals. Encounter fascinating species such as barracudas, angel fish, blue-spotted stingrays, and scorpion fish.
With a visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, Banana Bay provides optimal conditions for divers of all skill levels. Whether you are a novice or an experienced diver, this site guarantees a memorable and enjoyable underwater experience.
Divers exploring Banana Bay will be treated to a mesmerizing underwater world filled with a variety of captivating marine life. Immerse yourself in a vibrant coral haven abundant with hard corals and delicate soft corals. Encounter fascinating species such as barracudas, angel fish, blue-spotted stingrays, and scorpion fish.
With a visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, Banana Bay provides optimal conditions for divers of all skill levels. Whether you are a novice or an experienced diver, this site guarantees a memorable and enjoyable underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Banana bay, Koh Chang
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Banana bay, Koh Chang
Depth
16m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Banana bay, Koh Chang
Wave Height
0.38m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
30.6°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
3.35s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Banana bay
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Dive Score Chart for Banana bay
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.370000000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.87/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Banana bay: 06:00
Sunset at Banana bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Banana bay 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
6:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.38m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.38m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Banana bay, Koh ChangAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Banana bay, Koh Chang
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 Banana bay, Koh Chang
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 Banana bay, Koh Chang
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Banana bay, Koh Chang
Water Temp
21.2°C / 70.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Banana bay, Koh Chang
Banana bay, Koh Chang shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.2°C) and December the coldest (17.2°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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