coralreefs.org · Scientific Paper
Ao Suthep coral recruitment and 5-15 m survey band.
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อ่าวสุเทพ : Ao Suthhep
Ao Suthhep is a broad shallow coral bay on Surin Tai.
Plan Ao Suthhep as a shallow, park-managed Surin reef: best in the open season, usually calmest in settled weather, and often paired with other island stops.
About อ่าวสุเทพ : Ao Suthhep
Ao Suthhep is a broad coral bay on Surin Tai with a long shallow reef that stays close to shore. The site is known for dense hard coral, especially table, staghorn, finger, and fire coral, plus reef fish moving through the coral blocks. It is best in the park's open season, when the bay is calmer and the water is clearer for slow snorkel or easy reef diving.
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Research Estimate At อ่าวสุเทพ : Ao Suthhep
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is อ่าวสุเทพ : Ao Suthhep?
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Community sourced coordinates.
อ่าวสุเทพ : Ao Suthhep Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 15m
Depth Note
Scientific coral surveys at Ao Suthhep worked the 5-15 m band; the reef itself is broad and shallow close to shore.
Best Season
November to April (open season)
Typical Conditions
Sheltered shallow coral bay with calm-season water; wind and swell can cloud the reef and add surge.
Safety & Access At อ่าวสุเทพ : Ao Suthhep
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted accessSharp coralSurge
Safety Notes
Protect fragile hard coral, keep buoyancy tight in the shallow reef, and avoid the site when wind or swell lifts surge.
Access Restrictions
Mu Ko Surin National Park closes in the monsoon season, so access is limited to the open months and normal park rules.
Legal Notes
Follow national-park rules and seasonal closure dates; park fees are part of the visit on organized trips.
Local Intel For อ่าวสุเทพ : Ao Suthhep
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow hard-coral reef with easy navigation and enough structure for relaxed reef dives when sea state is steady.
Freediving
Good for calm-water freediving over coral blocks and shallow reef structure, with careful buoyancy and fin control.
Snorkeling
Best as a slow reef snorkel with careful finning over the coral garden; avoid standing on or brushing the reef.
Wildlife at อ่าวสุเทพ : Ao Suthhep
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At อ่าวสุเทพ : Ao Suthhep
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At อ่าวสุเทพ : Ao Suthhep
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
