

Best for beginner divers, 3-14m, shore & boat entry, moderate current.
The Aquarium at Koh Tachai is a reef site offering depths between 3 and 14 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. Suitable for beginners, the site features moderate currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Divers and snorkellers may encounter uncommon species including Day Octopus, Titan Triggerfish, Giant Moray, Harlequin Sweetlips, Spotfin Lionfish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Groupers, Painted Spiny Lobster, Brown Butterflyfish, Blue Dragon, Redtooth Triggerfish, Powder-blue Surgeonfish, Wrasses, and Bluefin Trevally. Entry is possible via boat or from the shore. Water temperatures typically remain between 28 and 31C, though rare thermoclines can lower this to 27C. Hazards include sharks, sharp coral, and strong currents. Showers are available on-site.
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The western ridge is the number one place in Thailand to see Manta Rays, which gather to be cleaned by butterflyfish.
Accessible via liveaboard trips from Khao Lak.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-14m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Divers and snorkellers may encounter uncommon species such as Day Octopus, Titan Triggerfish, Giant Moray, Harlequin Sweetlips, Spotfin Lionfish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Groupers, Painted Spiny Lobster, Brown Butterflyfish, Blue Dragon, Redtooth Triggerfish, Powder-blue Surgeonfish, Wrasses, and Bluefin Trevally.
Yes, The Aquarium is considered suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers.
The site ranges from 3 to 14 metres in depth, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Entry to the site is possible via both boat and shore.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Hazards at this location include sharks, sharp coral, and strong currents.
Diving at The Aquarium 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 The Aquarium in Khao Lak. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit The Aquarium in Khao Lak are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at The Aquarium in Khao Lak. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at The Aquarium in Khao Lak typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.