

Best for beginner divers, 2-14m, shore entry, mild current.
Plamong is a shore-entry reef site located on Koh Adang, Thailand, suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 2 to 14 metres and visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Divers can observe hard and soft corals, wrasses, butterflyfish, and Ocellaris anemonefish living within magnificent giant anemones. Other species recorded include sea kraits, Moorish idols, rock cod, painted spiny lobsters, and blackspotted pufferfish. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen unexpectedly. Divers should monitor surface conditions before entry and seek shelter behind coral structures if currents increase. Facilities available on-site include showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station.
6.49300, 99.29640
Arrive early in the morning when the current tends to be at its calmest and the visibility is at its best before any boat traffic stirs up the water. The site has showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station on site, so you can travel light.
Accessible by longtail boat or custom-built speedboat from Koh Lipe.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 14m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Divers frequently encounter wrasses, while less common sightings include sea kraits, various butterflyfish species, Moorish idols, rock cod, painted spiny lobsters, Ocellaris anemonefish, and blackspotted pufferfish.
Yes, Plamong is suitable for beginners, offering a straightforward shore entry and shallow depths between 2 and 14 metres.
The site depth ranges from 2 to 14 metres.
Yes, the shallow reef structure and depths starting at 2 metres make this site accessible for snorkelling.
Plamong is a shore-entry dive site.
Currents can pick up without warning. Observe the water surface for movement before entering, and if caught in a current, move to shallower water or behind coral structures.
Diving at Plamong, Ko Adang in Koh Lipe requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Plamong, Ko Adang in Koh Lipe. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Plamong, Ko Adang in Koh Lipe. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Plamong, Ko Adang in Koh Lipe are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Plamong, Ko Adang in Koh Lipe typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Plamong, Ko Adang in Koh Lipe typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.