滘西洲
The dive site features a coral area at depths of 1-3m and a sandy bottom area at depths of 5-6m. Beyond that, between 6-10m, divers can frequently encounter schools of juvenile fish and even spot frogfish!
This beginner-friendly dive site is a must-visit for divers in China. With a maximum depth of 6m and visibility of 3m, it offers a rewarding and enjoyable diving experience.
Plan your dive at Kau Sai Chau and explore the stunning underwater world at this unique dive location.
Diving Conditions Score for 滘西洲
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for 滘西洲
Depth
6m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for 滘西洲
Wave Height
0.4m
Wind Speed
16.1 m/s
Water Temp
27.9°C
Visibility
22.32km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
4.6s
Air Temperature
31.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for 滘西洲
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.572291452991454/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.48m, Wind 12.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.05059943019943/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at 滘西洲 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.
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.48m (5.85s), Wind: 12.9 m/s
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.5m (5.85s), Wind: 12.7 m/s
Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.5m, Wind: 13.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for 滘西洲Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at 滘西洲
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 滘西洲
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for 滘西洲
Ideal Conditions for 滘西洲
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
August
Visibility
12.8m / 42.0ft
January
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for 滘西洲
滘西洲 shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.6°C) and December the coldest (10.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.5m 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 23, 2026