Dive-site story
Rising off the coast of Chumphon, this limestone islet is famous for extensive fields of sea anemones and dense patches of black coral. Submerged ridges and boulder clusters drop into sandy channels where schooling pelagics frequently sweep past.
Vast carpets of sea anemones coating the upper rocky shelves
Regular seasonal encounters with passing whale sharks
Expansive underwater gardens of yellow and green black coral trees
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and optimal water clarity prevail from late spring through late summer before the northeast monsoon picks up.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale sharkRhincodon typus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail fusilierCaesio cuning | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chevron barracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tall-fin batfishPlatax teira | Common |
Marine forecast
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