White Rock

Vibrant coral reef teeming with diverse fish and predators.

Boat Access
16m Avg Depth
28m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located near Koh Tao, offers an incredibly diverse underwater experience. The area is known for its abundant marine life and stunning coral formations. Expect to encounter a wide array of fish species, including Blue-Ringed Angelfish, Six-Banded Angelfish, Pig-Faced Butterflyfish, and Beaked Coralfish, often swimming in small groups. Larger predators like Great Barracuda and Trevally patrol the hard coral reefs, creating dynamic hunting scenes. Keep an eye out for the iconic Titan Triggerfish, a large specimen of which can be found here. Sea snakes, including Banded Sea Snakes, navigate among the corals in search of prey. For those seeking a more nocturnal experience, look under ledges and outcroppings where you might discover White-Eyed Moray Eels or Blue-Spotted Rays. The area is also home to schools of Yellowtail Barracuda that gather near the South buoyline during the day. Remarkably, whalesharks are frequently observed here seasonally. This location provides a captivating dive for all skill levels.

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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 reefsharkturtlebeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

WhalesharkGreat BarracudaYellowtail BarracudaTrevallyTitan TriggerfishBlue-Ringed AngelfishSix-Banded AngelfishPig-Faced ButterflyfishBeaked CoralfishWhite-Eyed Moray EelBlue-Spotted RayBanded Sea SnakeHawksbill TurtleClownfishGrouperParrotfishBannerfishPipefishBrain CoralSea Anemone

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers shallow areas for beginners and deeper sections for experienced divers, with rich marine life throughout.

Hazards:
marine lifeboat trafficdepthcurrent
Current Strength:

Variable

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