Hin Klai (Garan Heng)

Pristine submerged pinnacle with abundant marine life near Phi Phi.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
17m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique experience at Hin Klia, a submerged reef located 2 kilometers east of Koh Phi Phi Leh. The area is renowned for its exceptional condition – the corals and marine life are remarkably pristine due to limited diving access from these nearby islands. This gently sloping pinnacle begins at a depth of 6 meters and descends to approximately 17 meters on its western side, with a shallower point of around 13 meters on the east. Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of fascinating creatures including zebra sharks, blue spotted stingrays, and hawksbill turtles. Huge schools of big-eye and two-spot snapper, fusiliers, moorish idols, boxfish, and pufferfish add to the spectacle. Ghost pipefish and various nudibranchs also inhabit this vibrant ecosystem. It’s best explored during slack tide to minimize the effects of currents.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

coral reefsharkturtlepinnaclemacro photographywide anglebeginner friendlydrift dive

Marine Life

zebra sharkblue spotted stingrayhawksbill turtlebig-eye snappertwo-spot snapperfusiliermoorish idolboxfishpufferfishghost pipefishnudibranch

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depths are suitable for all, but potential currents require caution and good timing (slack tide).

Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.7°C

Wind

Tide

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