

Best for beginner divers, 1-25m, boat entry, mild current.
White Rock, Pansea is a combined natural and artificial reef site located in the Andaman Sea. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 1 to 25 metres with an average of 12 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is open for night dives. Hazards include jellyfish and well-camouflaged stonefish resting on the reef, so avoid touching surfaces. Divers should wear a thin wetsuit or full swimsuit to reduce exposed skin. Typical dives last around 50 minutes.
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Night dives at White Rock, Pansea are worth organising, as cuttlefish and moray eels become noticeably more active after dark. Check with your dive operator about current schedules and any available facilities before you head out.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 25m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suited to newly certified divers, with depths ranging from 1 to 25 metres and mild currents that keep conditions manageable.
Depths at White Rock, Pansea range from 1 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Access to White Rock, Pansea is by boat only.
Stonefish rest on the reef and are well camouflaged, so avoid placing hands or knees on any surface. Jellyfish can also appear unpredictably, so wearing a full swimsuit or thin wetsuit is recommended.
Yes, the site is open for night dives, which are recommended for observing nocturnal activity.
Diving at White Rock, Pansea 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, Pansea in Koh Tao. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
White Rock, Pansea in Koh Tao typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at White Rock, Pansea in Koh Tao typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.