

Best for intermediate divers, 18-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Stork Island, or Koh Chi, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring reef slopes, a wall, and pinnacles. Divers typically explore depths between 18 and 30 metres, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. The site is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents that can strengthen quickly around the wall and pinnacles. Boat access is required to reach this location, which is situated 50 kilometres from shore. The topography supports a variety of marine life, including reef sharks, which should be observed calmly from a distance. The site is also suitable for night diving, with drift sections providing opportunities to observe hunting activity.
9.47240, 97.90500
Check current direction and strength before each dive, as the site's mix of pinnacles and wall sections can produce unpredictable flow patterns. Running the drift sections on the outgoing current typically delivers the best encounters with trevally and barracuda.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
18-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers can encounter reef sharks, barracuda, trevally, and snapper. Smaller marine life such as nudibranchs, shrimp, and crabs are also found on the reef.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers because currents can strengthen quickly around the pinnacles and wall sections.
The site features depths ranging from 18 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Boat access is required to reach Stork Island, as it is located 50 kilometres from the nearest shore.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths starting at 18 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Water temperatures range from 28C to 31C throughout the year, with the warmest temperatures typically occurring in May.
Diving at Stork Island/Koh Chi 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 Stork Island/Koh Chi in Koh Surin. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.