Soneva Reef, Koh Chang in Thailand
Soneva Reef, located near Ao Ta Nin in Trat Province, Thailand, is a popular dive site characterized by its abundance of stunning hard corals. Divers at this site can expect to frequently encounter mesmerizing marine creatures such as turtles, stingrays, and scorpion fish. With a maximum depth of 11 meters and excellent visibility of 9 meters, Soneva Reef is an ideal destination for both beginners and advanced divers. Immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world of Thailand's Soneva Reef, where a mesmerizing array of marine life, including blue spotted stingrays, lionfish, puffer fish, and more, awaits exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Soneva Reef, Koh Chang in Thailand
7.2
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Soneva Reef, Koh Chang in Thailand
Depth
11m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Soneva Reef, Koh Chang in Thailand
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
11 m/s
Water Temp
30.2°C
Visibility
23.72km
Cloud Cover
51%
Wave Period
4.2s
Air Temperature
28.9°C
Precipitation
0.3 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Soneva Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Soneva Reef
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.3849/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 15.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.7278/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Soneva Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Soneva Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Soneva Reef 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
11:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.78m (4.35s), Wind: 15.1 m/s
Safest Overall
12:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.76m (4.3s), Wind: 13.1 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 19.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Soneva Reef, Koh Chang in ThailandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Soneva Reef, Koh Chang in Thailand
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 Soneva Reef, Koh Chang in Thailand
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 Soneva Reef, Koh Chang in Thailand
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Soneva Reef, Koh Chang in Thailand
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
April
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
November
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Soneva Reef, Koh Chang in Thailand
Soneva Reef, Koh Chang in Thailand shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.0°C) and December the coldest (23.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.0m 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). December 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 - Jul 9, 2026
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