Dive-site story
Hin Chedi is a submerged granite pinnacle situated within the Mu Ko Chumphon archipelago. The rock formation tapers upward from a sandy seabed, resembling the profile of a traditional Thai stupa. Gorgonian fans, sea whips, and carpets of sea anemones blanket the structure, which serves as an offshore aggregation point for schooling pelagics and benthic macro life.
Submerged granite pinnacle shaped like a traditional pagoda
Dense fields of sea anemones and black coral bushes along the slopes
Schools of yellowtail barracuda and jacks circling the apex
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest sea conditions and highest underwater visibility occur from March to May, which also aligns with peak plankton blooms that draw large filter feeders.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowtail BarracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whale SharkRhincodon typus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Harlequin SweetlipsPlectorhinchus chaetodonoides | Common | ||||||||||||
| Saddleback AnemonefishAmphiprion polymnus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pygmy PipehorseKyonemichthys rumengani | Rare |
Marine forecast
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