

Best for beginner divers, 1-17m, boat entry, mild current.
Koh Khai is a reef site located in the Koh Ngam Islands, suitable for both beginners and snorkellers. The site features depths ranging from 1 to 17 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. Access is by boat only, and the area experiences mild currents. Visibility typically fluctuates between 2 and 12 metres. Due to active boat traffic, divers and snorkellers should remain close to their group and visible while on the surface. In the shallows, avoid contact with the reef as the coral and rocks are sharp. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 28C to 31C.
10.69930, 99.40730
Try to get out to the reef early in the morning before boat traffic picks up, as the water tends to settle and visibility improves once the wakes die down.
35 min boat from near Chumphon coast.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 17m
Visibility
2-12m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is well-suited for newer divers and snorkellers due to the mild currents and manageable depths.
The depth ranges from 1 to 17 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Yes, Koh Khai is suitable for snorkellers, particularly in the shallower sections of the reef.
Access to Koh Khai is by boat only. Guided tours and boat charters are available.
Be aware of active boat traffic and remain visible to vessels when on the surface. Additionally, avoid touching the reef as the coral and rocks are sharp.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Koh Khai in Chumphon. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Koh Khai in Chumphon are March, April, May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Koh Khai in Chumphon typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Koh Khai in Chumphon typically ranges from 2 metres to 12 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.