8 Mile Rock

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Ghost pipefishLikely
• Manta rayLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• Whale sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not a snorkel site - deep offshore pinnacle reached only by dive boat, unsuitable for snorkelers

Safety notes

Strong/unpredictable currents, open-water exposed surface conditions, depth beyond recreational no-deco limits if descent not controlled, possible surface chop and boat traffic; access restricted to specific moon-phase windows

Permits & fees

Tarutao National Marine Park entry fee applies (foreign adult ~200-220 THB, valid ~5 days); park has an official monsoon closure (mid-May to mid-Oct/Nov) though Koh Lipe itself stays open to tourists - check current-year DNP dates before booking dive trips in this window

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Koh Lipe