Chumphon Pinnacle

Best time to dive

January to December; March to May; November to December

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• Whale sharkPeak season

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 snorkelable as standalone (offshore, pinnacle top 14m); some operators pair a boat trip here with snorkeling at a shallower nearby reef

Safety notes

Depth/narcosis risk near 30-40m, occasional stronger current in wind, boat traffic at popular multi-boat mooring, Nitrox recommended for repeat/deep dives

Permits & fees

No Thai National Marine Park fee - Koh Tao sits outside the National Park system; only a small island-wide municipal pier/tourist fee (~20 THB) applies, not a diving fee

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Koh Tao (Mae Haad)