Dive-site story
Located off the southern end of Koh Racha Noi, South Tip is a premier open-ocean pinnacle dive in the Andaman Sea. Massive granite boulders cascade down toward the seabed, forming dramatic swim-throughs, stepped ridges, and deep drop-offs. Because the site sits fully exposed to oceanic currents, it serves as an aggregation point for large pelagics, though the surging water requires careful buoyancy management and solid deep-diving comfort.
Regular encounters with oceanic and reef manta rays feeding or hovering over cleaning stations
Dramatic granite boulder architecture creating channels, overhangs, and deep ledges
High chances of schooling pelagics such as chevron barracuda and giant trevally
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry northeast monsoon brings calm seas, clear water, and peak ray sightings.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Manta RayMobula alfredi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Whale SharkRhincodon typus | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chevron BarracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Indo-Pacific Leopard SharkStegostoma tigrinum | Common |
Marine forecast
