Ko Ngai

Shallow reefs, good visibility, mild currents, ideal for all levels.

Boat Access
6m Avg Depth
13m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located around Ko Ngai in Thailand, offers generally shallow depths of 8-16 meters with good visibility and mild currents, making it ideal for divers of all experience levels. It is renowned for its vibrant surrounding reefs and notable features such as Crocodile Rock, providing a relaxed and accessible underwater exploration.

The marine life here is abundant and diverse, featuring a variety of colorful reef fish including angelfish, parrotfish, and clownfish. Divers can also commonly encounter moray eels, barracudas, and lionfish, with exciting opportunities to spot larger pelagic species such as blacktip reef sharks and turtles.

Ko Ngai is a fantastic year-round destination, though the dry season (typically November to April) offers the best conditions with calm seas and excellent visibility. Its shallow and gentle nature makes it particularly suitable for beginner divers and underwater photographers seeking macro and wide-angle subjects. Freedivers will also appreciate the clear, accessible waters for breath-hold diving.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depths (8-16m), good visibility, and mild currents make it suitable for all experience levels.

Current Strength:

Mild

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