

Best for beginner divers, 5-14m, shore entry, mild current.
Chalok Bay is a shore-entry reef dive located at Koh Nang Yuan, suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 14 metres, with an average of 10 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility typically between 10 and 20 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius. Hazards include jellyfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and potentially aggressive triggerfish. Divers should shuffle through the shallows to avoid urchins and maintain awareness of their surroundings. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, rinse stations, equipment rental, and air fills.
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Arrive early in the morning when visibility tends to be at its best before any boat traffic stirs up the water. The site has air fills on site, so there is no need to sort your tank elsewhere before heading in.
Located at Woodlawn Villas Resort in Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao. The operator provides a free pick-up from the pier upon arrival for guests staying at their resort.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-14m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, this site is well-suited for beginner divers due to the manageable depths and mild currents.
The reef depth ranges from 5 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Chalok Bay is a shore entry dive site.
Divers should watch for jellyfish, sea urchins, and sharp coral. Additionally, give triggerfish a wide berth as they can be aggressive when guarding nests.
Yes, the site provides equipment rental and on-site air fills.
Diving at Chalok Bay in Chalok Baan Kao requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Chalok Bay in Chalok Baan Kao 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.
Chalok Bay in Chalok Baan Kao typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Chalok Bay in Chalok Baan Kao typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.