

Best for intermediate divers, 9-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Koh Rang National Park offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring reefs, pinnacles, and artificial structures including wrecks. Depths range from 9 to 30 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Access is by boat only, as the site is located 10 kilometres from shore. Conditions vary, with visibility between 5 and 30 metres and moderate currents that can strengthen quickly, especially around pinnacles. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and supports night diving. Guided tours are recommended to navigate the terrain and manage changing conditions. Hazards include sharp coral and stonefish, so maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with the substrate.
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Visibility and current conditions at Koh Rang can change quickly, so check with your guide on the day before committing to the deeper sections. Timing your dive for the slack current window, if your operator tracks it, makes the pinnacle sections considerably more manageable.
Accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-30m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates, though stonefish are present and require caution as they blend into the substrate.
The site is rated for intermediate divers due to moderate currents that can strengthen quickly, particularly around the pinnacles.
Depths range from 9 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Boat access is required to reach Koh Rang, which is situated 10 kilometres from the shore.
Yes, Koh Rang is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Koh Rang in Ko Chang Tai requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Koh Rang in Ko Chang Tai. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Koh Rang in Ko Chang Tai are January, February, March, April, May, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Koh Rang in Ko Chang Tai should be aware of stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Koh Rang in Ko Chang Tai. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Koh Rang in Ko Chang Tai typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.