Big Bay (Da Wan)
Kenting National Park · Taiwan
Da Wan is Kenting's most accessible reef dive and the standard introduction for first-time visitors, with a gently sloping coral garden that descends from knee-deep shallows to 18 meters of open sand. Green sea turtles rest on the coral heads throughout the day and are encountered on nearly every dive, drawing snorkelers and new divers alike. The protected bay setting keeps currents gentle and surface chop minimal, providing reliable conditions across most of the year.
Conditions
Depth
3 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
6 to 12 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
22 to 31°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
| Vis (m) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Still | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Satsuma batanica
Last confirmed Jun 13, 2026 · 160 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Taiwan Japalure
Last confirmed Jul 2, 2026 · 95 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Styan'S Bulbul
Last confirmed Jul 4, 2026 · 197 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Tawny Hermit Crab
Last confirmed May 13, 2026 · 115 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Green Sea Turtle
Last confirmed May 18, 2026 · 42 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Moorish Idol
Last confirmed Jun 20, 2026 · 28 records
Very likely
Most dives
Gray-Faced Buzzard
Last confirmed Mar 27, 2026 · 46 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear