Dive-site story
Situated among the Pattaya Far Islands in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Rin offers some of the healthiest reef structures in the region. The island features sheltered bays alongside rocky outcroppings like North Rock and South Rock. Sheltered reefs give way to sloping sand channels and massive coral bommies where macro critters and larger reef species seek refuge.
Extensive fields of staghorn and brain corals across shallow bays
Rocky pinnacles with gorgonian fans and whip corals
Regular encounters with resting bamboo sharks under coral ledges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal visibility occur during the northeast monsoon months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitespotted bamboo sharkChiloscyllium plagiosum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Orbicular batfishPlatax orbicularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail barracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common |
Marine forecast
