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Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South

Welcome to the west side of Chuang Island in the Samesarn area, a remarkable dive site located in the Gulf of Thailand. On this island, you can explore a soldier's cabin surrounded by beautiful scenery. While the beach itself is off-limits for shore access, beneath the surface lies an ideal diving spot suitable for both beginners and macro enthusiasts. The underwater landscape boasts a mix of reefs, rubble, and deeper parts with a silty bottom.

Divers will have the opportunity to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including fascinating creatures such as Bamboo Sharks, False Anemone Fish, Skunk Anemone Fish, Shovelnose Guitarsharks, Nudibranchs, and Flatworms. With a visibility of 7 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, this dive site offers a safe and enjoyable experience for beginner divers.

Discover the wonders of Chuang Island's west side and immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world it has to offer. Plan your diving adventure now and prepare for an unforgettable exploration of this breathtaking location.

Diving Conditions Score for Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South

7.3
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South

Depth

13m

Visibility

7m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South

Wave Height

0.16m

Wind Speed

16.5 m/s

Water Temp

31.1°C

Visibility

34.48km

Cloud Cover

96%

Wave Period

2.9s

Air Temperature

29.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South
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Dive Score Chart for Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.002394252873563/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 15.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.779155555555556/10.

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

Sunrise at Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South: 06:00
Sunset at Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South 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: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.14m (2.9s), Wind: 15.3 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 5.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South

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 Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South

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 Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South

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

Ideal Conditions for Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.4m / 40.7ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South

Soldier’s Cabin Bay - South shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.9°C) and December the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.6m 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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