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
Trevally
Last confirmed Jan 13, 2026 · 13 records
Very likely
Most dives
Sea Urchin
Last confirmed Jan 16, 2026 · 10 records
Very likely
Most dives
Parrotfish
Last confirmed Mar 14, 2026 · 3 records
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Angelfish
Last confirmed Mar 19, 2026 · 1 records
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Clownfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Grouper
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Lionfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Barracuda
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear