

Best for beginner divers, 5-23m, boat entry, mild current.
Koh Lak Ngam features a combination of reef and pinnacle structures located 800 metres from shore. This site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 23 metres and an average depth of 15 metres. Divers access the site by boat. Conditions include mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent, ranging from 28 to 31C throughout the year. Divers should maintain good buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks, and ensure all equipment is secured to prevent entanglement with loose lines near the reef structures.
10.46003, 99.40253
Good backup site when current is too strong at Hin Pae.
1 hr boat from Chumphon
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-23m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a mix of reef and pinnacle environments with mild currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 23 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site 800 metres from shore.
Hazards include sharp coral and rocks, which can cause cuts, and a risk of entanglement with loose lines or ropes near the reef.
Diving at Koh Lak Ngam in Chumphon requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Koh Lak Ngam in Chumphon. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Koh Lak Ngam in Chumphon are March, April, May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Koh Lak Ngam in Chumphon typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Koh Lak Ngam in Chumphon typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.