The Real Jewels of Koh Tao are Below The Surface Koh Tao Dive Sites

Set along the rugged east coastline of Koh Tao, Hin Wong Bay offers a wide, gently sloping reef that begins in shallow water at around 4–6 meters and descends to approximately 14 meters along the outer edges. The bay’s open layout...

Situated just offshore from Lighthouse Bay on Koh Tao’s northeast coastline, Lighthouse Pinnacle is a submerged granite pinnacle rising from deeper water to within a few meters of the surface. The site begins around 5–8 meters on the upper sections before descending to approximately 25–30 meters at its base....

Situated on the northeast coastline of Koh Tao, Lighthouse Bay offers a gently sloping reef that begins in shallow water at around 4–6 meters and descends to approximately 18–22 meters along the outer reef edge. The gradual depth change allows for easy multi-level dive profiles, making it suitable for...

Tucked into the northern end of Koh Tao, Mango Bay is one of the island’s most sheltered and accessible dive sites. The gently sloping seabed begins at the beach and gradually descends to approximately 12–14 meters at its deepest points. This wide sandy bay, framed by rocky headlands and...

Located on the eastern side of Koh Nang Yuan, Japanese Gardens is one of the most picturesque and accessible dive sites near Koh Tao. The site is beautifully shallow, beginning at just 2–3 meters and gently sloping to around 10–12 meters at its deepest points. The compact layout allows...

Nestled just off the coast of Koh Nang Yuan, Twins and Buoyancy World combine to create one of the most versatile and user-friendly dive experiences around Koh Tao. Twins is formed by two granite pinnacles rising from a sandy seabed, with depths ranging from 5 meters on the reef...

Located just off the west coast of Koh Tao, Junkyard Reef is one of the island’s most unique and creative dive sites. This purpose-built artificial reef sits in shallow water, around 8 meters and gently sloping to approximately 10 meters. The...

Located on the west coast of Koh Tao, the Pottery Dive Site is a shallow artificial reef area best known for its scattered rocks that look like ceramic jars resting across a sandy seabed. Depths typically range from around 5–8 meters....

Coming into Koh Tao from the ferry you can’t help but notice Three Rocks as you enter Maehaad Bay. Set just off shore from the beautiful Jansom Bay on the west coast of Koh Tao, sits 3 rocks all just meters...