Koh Tao

Diverse sites with reefs, pinnacles, and a notable shipwreck.

- Access
18m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

Koh Tao offers a diverse range of diving experiences. The area is surrounded by over twenty-five dive sites, including vibrant coral reefs, intriguing submerged pinnacles, and historic shipwrecks, alongside ongoing reef restoration projects. Diving depths vary considerably, from shallow areas suitable for beginners to deeper explorations reaching 40 meters or more. Notable highlights include the impressive Chumphon Pinnacles, the HTMS Sattakut Wreck – a fascinating wreck dive – and the Southwest Pinnacles. Local conservation efforts, spearheaded by various organizations, focus on coral health, with sites like Buoyancy World, Alotment & Junkyard actively involved in these projects.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefwreckturtlesharkbeginner friendlypinnacleswide anglemacro photography

Marine Life

ButterflyfishTriggerfishAngelfishHawksbill turtleWrassesGroupersBarracudaHard and soft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow reefs for beginners and deep pinnacles and wrecks for advanced divers.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Variable

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