Dive-site story
Western Ridge extends outward from the southwestern point of Koh Bon, forming a stepped limestone finger that descends into open ocean. While the northern flank drops steeply into deep water, the southern face steps down in terraces covered in soft corals and sea fans. This distinct underwater headland acts as a natural gathering point for pelagic feeders and hosts one of the region's primary cleaning stations.
Pelagic cleaning station frequented by oceanic manta rays hovering above the rocky spine
Contrasting topography featuring a steep vertical wall on the north and stepped coral slopes to the south
Dense schools of chevron barracuda and bluefin trevally hunting in current eddies off the point
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The park closes during the southwest monsoon, with peak pelagic activity occurring in the latter half of the open season.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanic Manta RayMobula birostris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Zebra SharkStegostoma tigrinum | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Chevron BarracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Malabar GrouperEpinephelus malabaricus | Common |
Marine forecast
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