

Best for beginner divers, 2-9m, shore entry, mild current.
Palm Beach at Koh Haa is a shore-entry reef dive suitable for beginner divers. The site features shallow depths ranging from 2 to 9 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. The reef environment supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates. Due to the presence of sharp coral and rocks, divers should avoid touching the bottom and maintain buoyancy control. The site is accessible year-round, with morning light providing optimal conditions for observing the reef surface. An on-site dive shop provides air fills and equipment rentals.
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Arrive in the morning when the light filters down into the shallower sections of the reef and makes spotting nudibranchs much easier. The on-site dive shop handles air fills and equipment, so you do not need to bring your own gear.
Access to dive sites is via boat from Koh Lanta.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 9m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
The reef habitat supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates. Divers should look closely at the reef surface to spot nudibranchs.
Yes, the shallow depths and mild currents make this site well-suited for newly certified open water divers building their confidence.
The site ranges from 2 to 9 metres in depth, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Palm Beach is a shore-entry site accessible directly from the beach.
The reef contains sharp coral and rocks. Divers should avoid touching the bottom, keep fins angled upward in the shallows, and consider wearing gloves.
Diving at Palm beach in Saladan, Koh Lanta requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Palm beach in Saladan, Koh Lanta. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
Palm beach in Saladan, Koh Lanta typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Palm beach in Saladan, Koh Lanta typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.