Twins
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Twins

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Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+7)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.1 m
3.4 s
Swell
0.1 m
2.8 s
Current speed
1.5 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
31.0°C
Wind
5.5 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
1.5 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
13:00–14:00
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Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.1–0.1 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature30.8°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.1–0.2 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.5°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature30.4°C
Wed, Oct 21Calm
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
Next 72 hours
13:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 31.0°C
19:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
01:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
07:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
13:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
19:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
01:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
07:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
13:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
19:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
01:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
07:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
Typical visibility20+ m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

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Dive Types

dive siteTwinsNang Yuanmaplogbooktrackdivingdive spotKo Phangan District

Visibility

20+ m

About This Site

Twins, or Twin Peaks, is one of Koh Tao's most visited dive sites. Located on the west of Koh Nang Yuan, it features two similar rock formations and a smaller pinnacle.With a depth of 5 to 20 meters (16 - 65 feet) and calm conditions, it's a dive spot suitable for all divers, even beginners.At a depth of about 15 meters (49 feet) there's a simple swim-through and also plenty of overhangs and crevices filled with life.Many forms of marine life can be found here. Among the most common to be seen it's worth mentioning the bearded scorpionfish, bluespotted stingrays, harlequin sweetlips, and moray eels.The visibility is usually good, more than 20 meters (65 feet). The site is perfect for underwater photography.Dive site info provided byAlly Poeon juil. 25, 2019

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Barracuda
From site catalogue
Blacktip Reef Shark
From site catalogue
Clownfish
From site catalogue
Giant Trevally
From site catalogue
Green Humphead Parrotfish
From site catalogue
Green Turtle
From site catalogue
Reef Triggerfish
From site catalogue
Chaetodon wiebeli
Nearby OBIS observations10
Siganus virgatus
Nearby OBIS observations9
Amphiprion perideraion
Nearby OBIS observations8
Cheilinus fasciatus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Heniochus acuminatus
Nearby OBIS observations8
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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