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Koh Tao

Warm-water pinnacles, a signature wreck, and snorkel bays in Thailand's Turtle Island dive town

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 15 sources

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Signature sites

Featured dive spots for Koh Tao

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Aow Leuk dive spot

Aow Leuk

Reef

Sheltered beginner bay on Koh Tao with calm reef conditions.

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Aow Leuk Bay dive spot

Aow Leuk Bay

Reef

Sheltered Koh Tao bay with coral, sand, and easy reef sections.

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Visibility8 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Buddha Rock dive spot

Buddha Rock

Reef

Shallow Koh Tao reef with easy access and gentle conditions.

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Buoyancy World dive spot

Buoyancy World

Artificial Reef

Artificial-reef training site for buoyancy practice.

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Visibility15 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Chalok Bay dive spot

Chalok Bay

Reef

Chalok Bay is Koh Tao’s sheltered south-side training bay.

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Visibility10 m
AccessEasy entry
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Chip Chip Wreck dive spot

Chip Chip Wreck

DeepWreck

Chip Chip Wreck is Koh Tao’s offshore advanced wreck dive.

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Visibility15 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge