

Best for beginner divers, 5-20m, shore entry, mild current.
Twin Peaks is a reef site located at Koh Nang Yuan, Thailand, offering a shallow dive experience suitable for beginners. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers can access the reef directly from the shore. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility fluctuating between 5 and 20 metres. Marine life is diverse, with common sightings including Blue Ringed Angelfish, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Titan Triggerfish, and various wrasses. Other frequent inhabitants include groupers, Blacktip Grouper, Blue-barred Parrotfish, Longfin Bannerfish, Golden Butterflyfish, Sling-jaw Wrasse, and Pink Skunk Anemonefish. Harlequin Sweetlips and porcupinefish are also recorded here.
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Check the western face of the larger pinnacle for the resident hawksbill turtle, particularly around the sponge growth at 7 to 10 metres in the late morning.
Boat access only from Koh Tao, typically a 5 to 10 minute ride from Mae Haad pier.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Divers frequently encounter Blue Ringed Angelfish, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Titan Triggerfish, and various wrasses. Other common species include groupers, Blacktip Grouper, Blue-barred Parrotfish, Longfin Bannerfish, Golden Butterflyfish, Sling-jaw Wrasse, and Pink Skunk Anemonefish.
Yes, this site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depth and mild current conditions.
The depth at Twin Peaks ranges from 5 to 20 metres, with an average depth of approximately 10 metres.
Twin Peaks is accessed via a shore entry.
Given the shallow depth range starting at 5 metres, the site is accessible for snorkelling.
Diving at Twin Peaks in Koh Tao requires the following certifications: Advanced Open Water For Deep Skill Sessions. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Twin Peaks in Koh Tao. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Twin Peaks in Koh Tao are March, April, May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Twin Peaks in Koh Tao typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Twin Peaks in Koh Tao typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.