Dive-site story
Located within the Mu Ko Lanta National Park, Koh Rok comprises twin limestone islands separated by a sheltered marine channel. The underwater landscape features gently sloping hard coral gardens transitioning into scattered boulder formations and coral walls. Dense thickets of branching staghorn corals and massive pore corals cover the seafloor alongside sea anemones, attracting an assortment of reef fish and cruising pelagics.
Extensive fields of intact staghorn and table corals covering sheltered slopes
Frequent encounters with hawksbill turtles foraging across the reef crest
Sheltered channel waters offering calm diving conditions and excellent clarity
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The marine national park is officially open during the dry northeast monsoon; access is restricted during the monsoon months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip Reef SharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Sea KraitLaticauda colubrina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common |
Marine forecast
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