

Best for intermediate divers, 5-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Chumphon Pinnacle is a granite pinnacle located 25 kilometres from shore in the Northwest Pinnacles area of Thailand. The site features large granite blocks forming a small hill, including a sheer crack that allows for a swim-through. Depths range from 5 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. This site is suitable for intermediate divers and is accessed by boat. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 2 to 30 metres and moderate currents. Hazards include deep water, potential entanglement, jellyfish, low visibility, overhead environments, sharp coral, strong currents, and thermoclines. Typical dive times are approximately 50 minutes.
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Adding Nitrox to your dive plan is a great choice to extend bottom time at depth.
Approximately 45 minutes by boat from the mainland or 30-40 minutes from Koh Nangyuan.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
2-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth range and potential for strong currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Chumphon Pinnacle is accessed exclusively by boat.
Divers should be aware of deep water, entanglement risks, jellyfish, low visibility, overhead environments, sharp coral, strong currents, and thermoclines.
Diving at Chumphon Pinnacle in Koh Tao requires the following certifications: Advanced Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Chumphon Pinnacle in Koh Tao. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Chumphon Pinnacle in Koh Tao are March, April, May, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Chumphon Pinnacle in Koh Tao. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Chumphon Pinnacle in Koh Tao typically ranges from 2 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.