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Corral listed as the east-side seahorse breeding ground with macro-life and shallow-bay context.
Dive Spot Guide•
Corral
Muck and night-diving bay on Koh Rong Samloem.
Local operator required
Boat access and protected-bay management make local operator support the practical default.
Boat-dived macro site with a shallow protected bay, easy route reading, and visibility that often stays in the single-digit meters.
About Corral
Corral is Koh Rong Samloem's dedicated muck and night-diving bay, where a protected east-side reef delivers some of the island's best macro hunting. The site starts as a shallow bay and then drops toward a deeper outer edge, so the underwater route stays compact but changes enough to keep the dive interesting. Plan for modest visibility, variable current, and slow buoyancy control, because the real reward is patient close-up work with seahorses, pipefish, octopus, nudibranchs, and rays.
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Research Estimate At Corral
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Corral?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Corral Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 11m
Depth Note
Shallow bay with an inner flat area and a deeper outer edge; the site stays in a compact shallow range.
Best Season
Winter through early spring, especially January to March, when conditions are calmer and visibility is usually better.
Typical Conditions
Shallow bay with a macro-heavy bottom, modest visibility, and a drift-style feel when current picks up.
Safety & Access At Corral
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityStrong current
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight over the sand, move slowly to avoid stirring silt, and use a light for night dives and micro life.
Access Restrictions
Follow local conservation rules and the operator briefing for the protected bay.
Legal Notes
Corral sits in a community-protected area on the east side of Koh Rong Samloem.
Local Intel For Corral
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a slow macro dive or night dive, with tight buoyancy over sand and reef and a controlled pickup plan.
Freediving
Only sensible in very calm shallow conditions with a local guide; scuba is the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work only on the calmest shallow edges; most of the interesting life is better seen by scuba.
Wildlife at Corral
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Corral
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Corral
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
