

Best for beginner divers, 5-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Ao Park Gard is a reef site located at Richelieu Rock in the Andaman North region of Thailand. Accessible only by boat, the site features depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. The water temperature remains warm, typically between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with typical dive durations of 60 minutes. Hazards include sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include various angelfish, wrasses, parrotfish, and moray eels.
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The site is suitable for beginner divers and certification training due to low current influence.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Moorish idols, parrotfish, and various angelfish species such as the Emperor and Bluefaced angelfish.
Yes, Ao Park Gard is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The depth at this site ranges from 5 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 11 kilometres from the shore.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
Peak months for specific species like the Titan Triggerfish are January, February, and March, while Moorish idols are commonly seen in January, February, November, and December.
Diving at Ao Park Gard in Khao Lak requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Ao Park Gard in Khao Lak. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
Ao Park Gard in Khao Lak typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ao Park Gard in Khao Lak typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.