

Best for beginner divers, 3-32m, boat entry, mild current.
Junkyard is an artificial reef located 500 metres off Koh Nang Yuan. This site features a mix of structures and wrecks, offering a varied topography that reaches depths between 3 and 32 metres, with an average depth of 9 metres. Divers can encounter wrasses, rabbitfish, rock cod, golden butterflyfish, sling-jaw wrasse, pink skunk anemonefish, coral trout, longfin bannerfish, barred soapfish, scissortail sergeant, sea cucumbers, snails, and long-spined sea urchins. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility fluctuates between 2 and 30 metres. Access is by boat only. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with water temperatures ranging from 27 to 31 degrees Celsius.
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Bring a camera to capture the contrast between the artificial objects and the marine growth that has colonised them.
Boat access from Sairee.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-32m
Visibility
2-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct
Divers regularly encounter wrasses and rabbitfish. Other species recorded at the site include rock cod, golden butterflyfish, sling-jaw wrasse, pink skunk anemonefish, coral trout, longfin bannerfish, barred soapfish, scissortail sergeant, sea cucumbers, snails, and long-spined sea urchins.
Yes, Junkyard is suitable for beginner divers, with an average depth of 9 metres and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 3 to 32 metres, with an average depth of 9 metres.
Junkyard is located 500 metres from shore and requires boat access.
The best months to visit are February, March, September, and October.
Diving at Junkyard in Koh Tao requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Junkyard in Koh Tao. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Junkyard in Koh Tao. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
Divers at Junkyard in Koh Tao should be aware of jellyfish, lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Junkyard in Koh Tao typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Junkyard in Koh Tao typically ranges from 2 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.