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Maya Cave - Ta Ma Ya

Thailand
Shore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Maya Cave - Ta Ma Ya at a glance

Maya Cave - Ta Ma Ya is a shore dive site in Thailand. Typically most favorable Apr–May · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Carcharhinus melanopterus, Lutjanus kasmira, and Chelonia mydas. Recent reports put the water around 31°C (87°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
1.0 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 31°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Dive windows this week

Best: Mon
Sun13:00–19:00
Mon7:00–19:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–19:00
Thu7:00–19:00
Fri7:00–19:00
Sat7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:54 · Sunrise 6:17 · Sunset 18:45

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.8 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Chelonia mydas, Eretmochelys imbricata

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan94%29°C0.5 m
  2. Feb93%29°C0.4 m
  3. Mar97%30°C0.4 m
  4. Apr100%31°C0.4 m
  5. May100%31°C0.6 m
  6. Jun94%30°C0.8 m
  7. Jul90%30°C0.8 m
  8. Aug96%30°C0.8 m
  9. Sep86%30°C0.8 m
  10. Oct100%30°C0.5 m
  11. Nov98%30°C0.5 m
  12. Dec99%29°C0.4 m

April, May, and October havetypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Eretmochelys imbricataCommonly seen
  • Ostracion cubicusOccasionally seen
  • Carcharhinus limbatusOccasionally seen
  • Panulirus polyphagusOccasionally seen
  • Balistoides conspicillumOccasionally seen
  • Odontodactylus scyllarusOccasionally seen
  • Pterois volitansOccasionally seen
  • Hippocampus comesOccasionally seen
  • Corythoichthys schultziOccasionally seen
  • Chelonia mydas recorded here Mar (2 records)

    most recent 2016

  • Amphiprion ocellaris recorded here Mar (1 record)

    most recent 2016

  • Carcharhinus melanopterus recorded here Apr (1 record)

    most recent 2017

  • Laticauda colubrina recorded here Mar (1 record)

    most recent 2014

  • Lutjanus kasmira recorded here Mar (1 record)

    most recent 2016

Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Site details

Maya Cave - Ta Ma Ya is a dive site in Thailand. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.

No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.


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