

Best for intermediate divers, 5-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Sail Rock is an offshore pinnacle near Koh Adang that rises from 40 metres to within 5 metres of the surface. This site is accessible only by boat and is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate, shifting currents and depths that reach 40 metres. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain between 27 and 30C, though occasional thermoclines may cause sudden drops. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, anemonefish, pufferfish, parrotfish, butterflyfish, surgeonfish, and various anemones. Divers should remain close to their guide and monitor their depth closely to manage risks associated with nitrogen narcosis and decompression.
6.51670, 99.16270
The current here can shift direction without much warning, so brief carefully with your guide before descending and agree on a bail-out plan if conditions change mid-dive. Experienced guides will know the best drift angles for the conditions on any given day.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
120 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Ocellaris Anemonefish, Blackspotted Pufferfish, various parrotfish, Brown Butterflyfish, Powder-blue Surgeonfish, and the Magnificent Giant Anemone.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers. It features depths up to 40 metres and currents that can shift direction, requiring careful monitoring and experience.
The pinnacle rises from 40 metres to a shallow depth of 5 metres below the surface, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Sail Rock is an offshore site located 25 kilometres from shore and requires a boat for access.
While the pinnacle reaches within 5 metres of the surface, the site is primarily a boat-based dive location due to its offshore distance and current conditions.
Diving at Sail Rock in Koh Lipe requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sail Rock in Koh Lipe. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Sail Rock in Koh Lipe are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Sail Rock in Koh Lipe. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Sail Rock in Koh Lipe typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.