Tanote Bay
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Cliff Jumping Meets Freediving
A dramatic east-coast bay with rocky cliffs, a resident blacktip shark population, and a famous cliff-jumping rock.
Depth Range
2–18m
Site Type
bay
Koh Tao & Offshore
Visibility
8–20m
27–30°C
Getting There
Shore entry on Koh Tao
East coast of Koh Tao
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Marine Life
Notable Features
- • Juvenile blacktip sharks
- • Famous cliff jump
- • Dramatic boulder scenery
Best Time to Visit
About Tanote Bay
Tanote Bay combines above and below-water excitement. The bay's large granite boulders create a dramatic landscape both above the surface (with a famous cliff jump] and below, where channels and overhangs shelter juvenile blacktip reef sharks, turtles, and schools of barracuda. The deeper sections toward the bay entrance reach 18m.
Tips
Swim to the right side of the bay for the best underwater scenery. Morning is best for turtle sightings.
Experience Required
All levels for snorkeling and shallow dives.
Location
GPS: 10.0880°N, 99.8520°E
Learn to Freedive in the Gulf of Thailand
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