Thailand · Koh Pha Ngan

Koh Ma

Best time to dive

January to December; March to September

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely

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

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - the shallow sand spit connecting Koh Ma to Koh Pha Ngan and surrounding shallows are popular for snorkeling

Safety notes

Current around the point/sand spit, boat traffic near the popular snorkeling sand spit, surge in shallower sections

Permits & fees

No national park entry fee identified for Koh Ma (outside Mu Koh Ang Thong marine park); local dive centers charge standard day-trip/dive fees only

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Koh Pha Ngan (Chaloklum)

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.