

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Hin Kop is a boat-access site near Koh Surin featuring a combination of a shallow reef top, a vertical wall, and a deeper pinnacle that descends to 30 metres. Divers typically experience depths between 5 and 30 metres with an average of 15 metres. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen around the pinnacle and wall with little warning. Divers should maintain proximity to the reef structure for shelter. This site is suited for intermediate divers who possess good buoyancy control and situational awareness.
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Check current conditions with your guide before descending, as currents can strengthen without much warning around the pinnacle. Positioning yourself on the sheltered side of the structure gives you a steadier platform to work from if the flow picks up.
From the shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Melon Butterflyfish, Swarthy Parrotfish, Moorish Idol, Lined Butterflyfish, Latticed Butterflyfish, Emperor Angelfish, Titan Triggerfish, Giant Trevally, Giant Moray, Regal Angelfish, Bluefaced Angelfish, Indian Lionfish, and Great Barracuda.
Hin Kop is rated for intermediate divers. The site requires good buoyancy control and situational awareness due to the potential for currents to strengthen around the pinnacle and wall without warning.
The site features a depth range of 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Hin Kop is a boat-access site located 60 kilometres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 30 metres, and boat access is required.
Diving at Hin Kop in Koh Surin requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Hin Kop in Koh Surin. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Hin Kop in Koh Surin are October and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Hin Kop in Koh Surin typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Hin Kop in Koh Surin typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.