Dive-site story
Located south of Phuket, this granite island features massive submerged boulders, dramatic drop-offs, and sloping hard coral reefs. The outer pinnacles attract pelagic visitors from the open Andaman Sea, while sheltered bays along the eastern coastline offer calmer conditions over sandy bottoms.
Deep granite pinnacles with frequent oceanic manta ray encounters
Giant boulders forming swim-throughs and overhangs draped in sea fans
Schools of chevron barracuda and hunting trevally in the blue
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Northeast monsoon brings calm seas and clear visibility, with peak pelagic activity occurring in late winter and early spring.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanic Manta RayMobula birostris | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Chevron BarracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellow boxfishOstracion cubicum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whale SharkRhincodon typus | Rare |
Marine forecast
