Dive-site story
Located among Pattaya's Far Islands, Koh Pai features shallow fringing coral reefs alongside sandy channels and scattered granite boulders. Sheltered bays around the uninhabited island provide gentle conditions suitable for training dives, while the seaward slopes attract cruising pelagics and benthic marine life.
Extensive fields of staghorn and brain coral along the island's sheltered bays
Frequent encounters with blue-spotted stingrays resting in the sand flats
Proximity to historic naval wreck dive sites in the surrounding archipelago
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving occurs year-round, with the calmest sea conditions and most reliable visibility occurring during the northeast monsoon.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue-spotted stingrayNeotrygon kuhlii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail barracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Saddleback anemonefishAmphiprion polymnus | Common | ||||||||||||
| White-eyed moray eelGymnothorax thyrsoideus | Common |
Marine forecast
