

Best for beginner divers, 12-14m, boat entry, mild current.
Koh Kon is a reef site located off Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia, suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers. The site features a depth range of 12 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Access is by boat only. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres. Water temperatures remain warm, between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The site is also available for night diving. Divers should remain alert for surge and swell, which can pick up unexpectedly and affect comfort on the reef. Ensure all equipment is prepared before departure as there are no on-site facilities.
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The muck diving route on the east side is recommended for underwater photography to see nudibranchs, pipefish, seahorses, and devil-scorpionfish.
Accessible by boat from the mainland or Koh Rong Sanloem, taking 1.5 to 2 hours.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-14m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suited to newly certified divers and offers manageable conditions for those building confidence underwater.
The site sits at a depth of 12 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Yes, Koh Kon is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Access to Koh Kon is by boat only; there are no facilities on-site, so all equipment and essentials must be organised before departure.
Visibility ranges from 10 to 25 metres with mild currents. Divers should be aware that surge and swell can affect the site.
Diving at Koh Kon in Sihanoukville requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Koh Kon in Sihanoukville. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Koh Kon in Sihanoukville are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.