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牛尾洲 Shelter Island
牛尾洲 Shelter Island: shallow Sai Kung coral bay
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Boat dive from Sai Kung with shallow coral, calm inner-bay water, and snorkeling-friendly conditions.
About 牛尾洲 Shelter Island
牛尾洲 Shelter Island is a shallow boat dive off Sai Kung, with its best coral in the inner bay and a transition to sandy or muddy bottom farther out. The sheltered water makes it a beginner-friendly stop for scuba and snorkeling, with calm entries and strong macro potential, but boat traffic and ghost nets mean the ascent deserves attention on the surface.
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Research Estimate At 牛尾洲 Shelter Island
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 4m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery crowded
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is 牛尾洲 Shelter Island?
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牛尾洲 Shelter Island Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 6m
Depth Note
Coral is concentrated in the shallow inner bay; farther out the bottom becomes sandy or muddy.
Best Season
Winter offers the best overall conditions with calmer seas and better visibility; the site is diveable year-round.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered inner-bay water with shallow coral at 3-5 m, sandy or muddy bottom farther out, and easy beginner entries.
Safety & Access At 牛尾洲 Shelter Island
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficEntanglement riskLow visibility
Safety Notes
Stay aware of boat traffic on ascent, and watch for ghost nets and other entanglement hazards near the reef.
Access Restrictions
The main coral area is a no-anchoring zone, so boat handling needs to stay clear of the marked reef.
Legal Notes
Do not anchor in the protected coral zone or disturb reef habitat and marine debris.
Local Intel For 牛尾洲 Shelter Island
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best depth for scuba is around 3–5 m where the coral area is located.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; Shelter Island works better for scuba and snorkeling over the shallow coral zone.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling is popular in the shallow coral area, especially when the bay is calm.
Wildlife at 牛尾洲 Shelter Island
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At 牛尾洲 Shelter Island
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Dive Spot Log Averages At 牛尾洲 Shelter Island
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility4m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
