

Best for beginner divers, 1-28m, boat entry, mild current.
White Rock is a reef and pinnacle site located 2000 metres from the shore of Koh Nang Yuan. The site features a depth range of 1 to 28 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres. Marine life commonly encountered includes Blue Ringed Angelfish, Titan Triggerfish, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, wrasses, Rock Cod, Blue-barred Parrotfish, Blacktip Grouper, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Sling-jaw Wrasse, Golden Butterflyfish, and Longfin Bannerfish. Harlequin Sweetlips, porcupinefish, and groupers are also present. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Boat access is required, and divers should be aware of boat traffic, sharp coral, and triggerfish.
10.10950, 99.81357
The southern pinnacle is an ideal starting point for the dive.
Access by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 28m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, May, Sep, Oct
Divers frequently encounter Blue Ringed Angelfish, Titan Triggerfish, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, wrasses, Rock Cod, Blue-barred Parrotfish, Blacktip Grouper, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Sling-jaw Wrasse, Golden Butterflyfish, and Longfin Bannerfish. Harlequin Sweetlips, porcupinefish, and groupers are also recorded here.
Yes, White Rock is suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 1 to 28 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
White Rock requires boat access and is located 2000 metres from the shore.
The best months to visit are March, May, September, and October.
Diving at White Rock 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 White Rock in Koh Tao. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
White Rock in Koh Tao typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at White Rock in Koh Tao typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.