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Hin Kong (East West)
Hin Kong is a coral-garden slope in the Surin Islands.
A Surin Islands boat site with granite boulders, hard coral gardens, sandy channels, and a comfortable reef profile that works for relaxed scenic dives.
About Hin Kong (East West)
Hin Kong is a sloping Surin Islands reef with giant granite boulders, sandy channels, and broad hard-coral gardens that stay comfortable for relaxed diving. The site can be snorkeled in shallower sections, but the main draw is the reef slope and the marine life: triggerfish, lobsters, turtles, coral trout, Napoleon wrasse, and occasional tiger sharks.
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Research Estimate At Hin Kong (East West)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Hin Kong (East West)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Hin Kong (East West) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Granite outcrops and reef slopes run roughly 5-30 m, with average depths around 10 m on the shallower structures.
Best Season
October through May.
Typical Conditions
Mild to moderate sloping reef conditions with hard coral gardens, sandy channels, and granite boulders.
Safety & Access At Hin Kong (East West)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficOverhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on current changes, stay close to your guide on the slope, and mind buoyancy over the hard coral gardens and arches.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the site is easiest when current is light and the dive is run as a guided Surin Islands trip.
Legal Notes
Follow Mu Ko Surin National Park rules and do not touch or disturb coral or marine life.
Local Intel For Hin Kong (East West)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Sloping reef with hard coral gardens, sandy channels, and small bommies; relaxed when currents are light.
Freediving
Shallow reef edges and calmer days can work for snorkeling or freediving, but the main draw is scuba.
Snorkeling
Good in the shallower parts on calm days, especially around the granite outcrops and reef edge.
Wildlife at Hin Kong (East West)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Hin Kong (East West)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Hin Kong (East West)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
