

Best for beginner divers, 2-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Red Rock is a pinnacle located 50 metres offshore in the Northwest Pinnacles of Thailand. The site features a reef, cave, and cavern system with depths ranging from 2 to 22 metres, averaging 10 metres. Divers can encounter Titan Triggerfish, Longfin Bannerfish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Sling-jaw Wrasse, Golden Butterflyfish, Blue-barred Parrotfish, and various wrasses. Less frequently, Blue Ringed Angelfish, Bluespotted Fantail Rays, Harlequin Sweetlips, Porcupinefish, Sixbanded Angelfish, Magnificent Giant Anemones, and White Eyed Morays are recorded. Access is by boat only. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 5 and 25 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, with typical dives lasting 45 minutes.
10.12344, 99.81485
Take a torch to illuminate the marine life in the cracks of the pinnacle and inside the cave.
Located off the east coast of Koh Nang Yuan, accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 22m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Feb, Sep
Common sightings include Titan Triggerfish, Longfin Bannerfish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Sling-jaw Wrasse, Golden Butterflyfish, Blue-barred Parrotfish, and wrasses. Uncommon species include Blue Ringed Angelfish, Bluespotted Fantail Rays, Harlequin Sweetlips, Porcupinefish, Sixbanded Angelfish, Magnificent Giant Anemones, and White Eyed Morays.
Yes, Red Rock is suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 2 to 22 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Red Rock is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site located 50 metres from shore.
The best months to visit are February and September.
Diving at Red Rock in Koh Tao requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Red Rock in Koh Tao. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
Red Rock in Koh Tao typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Red Rock in Koh Tao typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.