

Best for beginner divers, 5-20m, boat entry, moderate current.
Ko Rok Nai, located near Koh Haa, offers a varied underwater environment featuring reef sections, a cave, and drift diving opportunities. Depths range from 5 to 20 metres, with an average of 12 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures are warm, ranging between 29 and 31C. Divers should be aware of moderate currents and potential hazards including lionfish, sea urchins, and sharp coral. Boat traffic is active at the surface, requiring careful ascent procedures. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Moorish idols, pufferfish, butterflyfish, anemonefish, and parrotfish. Night diving is available at this site.
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Go early in the morning before the day-trip boats arrive, as the moderate current can concentrate boat traffic later in the day and the surface gets busier. Keep an eye on current direction at depth, as it can shift near the cave entrance.
From Koh Lanta Island, or from Krabi, or from Saladan, or with a Liveaboard.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Moorish idols, blackspotted pufferfish, melon butterflyfish, ocellaris anemonefish, and various parrotfish species.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners with depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres and an average depth of 12 metres.
Access to Ko Rok Nai is by boat only, as it is located 25 kilometres from the shore.
The site features moderate currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm, typically between 29 and 31C.
Divers should watch for sea urchins and avoid touching the reef, as lionfish may be present in crevices and coral can be sharp. Always signal your position upon ascent due to active boat traffic.
Diving at Ko Rok Nai in Koh Lanta requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Ko Rok Nai in Koh Lanta. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Ko Rok Nai 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.
Ko Rok Nai in Koh Lanta has depths ranging from 5 metres to 20 metres.
A typical dive at Ko Rok Nai in Koh Lanta lasts approximately 50 minutes. Actual dive time depends on depth, air consumption, and conditions.
Yes, night diving is available at Ko Rok Nai in Koh Lanta. Night dives often reveal different marine life including nocturnal creatures. Always dive with proper lighting and a buddy.