Dive-site story
Located in the Samae San archipelago south of Pattaya, Koh Chuang features sloping rocky reefs, extensive coral gardens, and scattered boulder formations. The island acts as a natural shelter depending on wind patterns, though tidal currents running through the surrounding channels can pick up rapidly.
Sloping coral reef with large hard coral formations and soft coral patches
Sheltered sandy patches where bottom-dwelling species rest
Frequent sightings of docile sharks resting beneath table corals and rock ledges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and clearest water generally occur during the northeast monsoon through the dry season.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownbanded bamboo sharkChiloscyllium punctatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted stingrayNeotrygon kuhlii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail barracudaSphyraena obtusata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clarks anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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