

Best for advanced divers, 8-70m, boat entry, strong current.
Hin Muang is a remote offshore pinnacle in the Andaman Sea, featuring a dramatic wall that drops from 8 metres at the summit to 70 metres at its base. This site is suited for advanced divers due to strong, unpredictable currents and significant depths. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and divers must be prepared for drift diving conditions. Due to the open-water location and potential for rapid current shifts, the use of a surface marker buoy and dive computer is essential for all divers. Water temperatures generally range from 28 to 31C, though thermoclines may create cooler layers at depth.
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Brief the whole group on current direction and strength before anyone enters the water, as conditions can shift quickly between dives. Carry a surface marker buoy on every dive here without exception, since current can carry you away from the boat in open water.
Located about 50 km south of Ko Lanta (2 hours by boat) or 1 hour 20 minutes by speedboat from Koh Phi Phi.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-70m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only due to the strong currents, significant depths, and the requirement for drift diving experience.
The pinnacle starts at 8 metres and drops to a maximum depth of 70 metres, with an average dive depth of 30 metres.
Hin Muang is an offshore site located 70 kilometres from shore, requiring boat access for all dives.
Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures are generally between 28 and 31C, though thermoclines can cause cooler temperatures at greater depths.
A surface marker buoy and a dive computer are essential for every dive here to manage depth and ensure visibility to the boat in strong currents.
Diving at Hin Muang in Koh Lanta requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Hin Muang in Koh Lanta. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Hin Muang in Koh Lanta are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.