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When is the sea cleaner in Phu Quoc, especially at Khem Beach, and when is there more trash in the water?

Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago

TL;DR

Sea conditions in Phu Quoc are usually cleaner toward the end and beginning of the year, while the rainy season often brings murkier water and more floating trash. At Khem Beach, February can still be dirty, but conditions usually improve from March to April when the wind changes.

What the community said

At Khem Beach, February is not usually the cleanest month: the beach itself may be cleaned, but currents can keep bringing fresh trash into the water. Conditions typically improve in March to April once the wind direction changes.

14 days ago Khem Beach; March-April

During the rainy season in Phu Quoc, there is usually more trash in the sea because heavy rain and rivers wash waste into the water, while wind and currents push it onto the shore. This is especially noticeable after strong rain and on windy days.

14 days ago rainy season

The clearest sea in Phu Quoc is more common toward the end and beginning of the year. In the wetter months, the water is often less clean, and ongoing roadworks and construction can add dust and waste that eventually reach the coast.

14 days ago end and beginning of the year