

Best for beginner divers, 2-12m, boat entry, mild current.
Ao Lek is a reef dive site located off the coast of Phi Phi Leh, Thailand. The site is suitable for beginners, offering a shallow depth range of 2 to 12 metres with an average depth of 8 metres. Divers access the site by boat, which is required due to its distance of 6000 metres from the shore. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility ranging from 15 to 25 metres and water temperatures between 28 and 31C. Typical dives last approximately 45 minutes. Hazards at this location include boat traffic and sharp coral. Facilities available in the area include a cafe, toilets, and showers.
7.96740, 98.80550
The site is a sheltered bay on Koh Poda, making it suitable for beginners and check-out dives.
Accessible by boat from Ao Nang.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 12m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of 8 metres.
The depth ranges from 2 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 6000 metres from the shore.
Divers should be aware of boat traffic and sharp coral in the area.
Diving at Ao Lek in Ao Nang requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Ao Lek in Ao Nang. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Ao Lek in Ao Nang are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Ao Lek in Ao Nang typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ao Lek in Ao Nang typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.