

Best for beginner divers, 3-14m, boat entry, mild current.
Three Rocks is a reef and pinnacle site located 800 metres off the coast of Koh Nang Yuan. The site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of 5 metres and a maximum depth of 14 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 2 to 30 metres. Marine life recorded at the site includes wrasses, sling-jaw wrasse, triggerfish, Jorunna nudibranch, longfin bannerfish, rock cod, golden butterflyfish, pink skunk anemonefish, rabbitfish, long-spined sea urchin, Caribbean barrel sponge, barred soapfish, scissortail sergeant, and sea cucumber. Access is by boat only. Be aware of boat traffic and sea urchins in the area. Night diving is permitted.
10.08400, 99.82060
Three Rocks is a great site for dive courses in Koh Tao and is suitable for macro underwater photography.
Access from the shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-14m
Visibility
2-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Divers frequently encounter wrasses, sling-jaw wrasse, and rabbitfish. Other species recorded include triggerfish, Jorunna nudibranch, longfin bannerfish, rock cod, golden butterflyfish, pink skunk anemonefish, long-spined sea urchin, Caribbean barrel sponge, barred soapfish, scissortail sergeant, and sea cucumber.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow average depth of 5 metres and mild currents.
The depth at Three Rocks ranges from 3 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Three Rocks is a boat-only dive site located 800 metres from the shore.
Given the shallow average depth of 5 metres, the site is accessible for snorkelling, though boat access is required.
Diving at Three Rocks in Koh Tao requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Three Rocks in Koh Tao. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Three Rocks in Koh Tao 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.
Three Rocks in Koh Tao typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Three Rocks in Koh Tao typically ranges from 2 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.