West Island
Sanya · China
Turtle-shaped West Island lies in Sanya Bay's National Coral Reef Reserve, featuring 41 documented reef fish species and vibrant staghorn and crown coral. Clear waters host colorful tropical fish including clownfish, groupers, and trevally across sandy and rocky substrates with abundant sea urchins and anemones.
Conditions
Depth
6 to 15 m
Good for beginners
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
8 to 11 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
22 to 30°C
Peak typhoon season
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| Vis (m) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Clownfish
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Grouper
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Trevally
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Sea Urchin
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Parrotfish
Rare
Now and then
Lionfish
Rare
Now and then
Angelfish
Rare
Now and then
Barracuda
Rare
Now and then
Gear