Dive-site story
Garang Heng is a submerged limestone pinnacle situated east of the Phi Phi archipelago. The reef crown is carpeted in sea anemones and soft corals before dropping away into sandy plateaus and boulder fields where leopard sharks frequently rest. Because the formation stays entirely underwater without breaking the surface, boat traffic overhead is common, requiring careful ascents directly to the mooring line or deploying a surface marker buoy.
Leopard sharks resting on the outer sandy perimeter
Dense carpets of sea anemones covering the pinnacle crest
Schools of yellowtail barracuda and trevally circling in blue water
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The Andaman Sea dry season delivers optimal sea conditions, reliable boat access, and consistent visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopard sharkStegostoma tigrinum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye snapperLutjanus lutjanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail barracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common | ||||||||||||
| False clownfishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whale sharkRhincodon typus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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