

Best for beginner divers, 15-23m, boat entry, moderate current.
Ko Rok Nok offers a combination of reef and muck diving environments in the Andaman Sea. The site features depths ranging from 15 to 23 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Access is exclusively by boat, requiring a journey from Koh Lanta. Divers should be aware that currents can strengthen quickly, necessitating close proximity to a guide and careful monitoring of position relative to the boat. Night diving is available at this location. Water temperatures remain between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
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Current at Ko Rok Nok can pick up without much warning, so plan your dive to start against the current and drift back to the boat on the return. The site is boat access only, so confirm your departure time with your operator and factor in travel time from Koh Lanta.
Access from the shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-23m
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
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, though they should remain close to their guide due to the potential for moderate and strengthening currents.
Depths at this site range from 15 to 23 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Ko Rok Nok is boat access only, located 25,000 metres from the shore.
Yes, the site supports both diving and snorkelling activities.
Hazards include sharks and currents that can strengthen without warning. Divers should maintain calm movement if encountering sharks and stay with their guide.
Diving at Ko Rok Nok 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 Nok in Koh Lanta. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Ko Rok Nok 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.
Expect moderate currents at Ko Rok Nok in Koh Lanta. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Ko Rok Nok in Koh Lanta typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.