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Hin Lak Ngam : หินหลักง่าม
Boat-dived rocky pinnacle off Koh Ngam Noi with black coral.
About Hin Lak Ngam : หินหลักง่าม
Hin Lak Ngam is a compact rocky dive site off Koh Ngam Noi where a marker rock breaks the surface and the reef slopes away through boulders, black coral growth, anemone patches, and reef structure that attracts hunting fish and passing pelagics. It is usually dived as an easy boat site around the visible pinnacle, with enough relief and marine life to keep both new and experienced divers interested.
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Hin Lak Ngam : หินหลักง่าม Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Common depth range is approximately 5–20 m, with a stated maximum depth of 25 m.
Best Season
Commonly dived from February to October, with many operators highlighting March to September as the calmer season.
Typical Conditions
A boat-dived rocky site with generally manageable conditions, tropical reef visibility, and current that can strengthen around the pinnacle depending on weather and tide.
Safety & Access At Hin Lak Ngam : หินหลักง่าม
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Surface chop and current can build around the exposed rock, so divers normally follow the skipper briefing and descend promptly from the boat.
Access Restrictions
Hin Lak Ngam is normally reached by boat with local dive operators; it is not a practical shore-entry site.
Legal Notes
Boat trips in this part of Chumphon commonly operate under Mu Ko Chumphon National Park area rules and local operator procedures.
Local Intel For Hin Lak Ngam : หินหลักง่าม
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Depths are described as roughly 5–20 m with a maximum of about 25 m.
Freedive
Experienced boat-based freedivers can work the shallower top of Hin Lak Ngam in calm weather, but conditions need to be checked carefully because the site is exposed around the surface marker rock.
Snorkel
Hin Lak Ngam can be snorkeled in calm conditions from a boat, but it is better suited to confident swimmers because swell and current can change around the exposed rock.
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Dive directory summary with location and site planning notes.
Operator page with site overview, season, depth, and marine life.
Official tourism page confirming the wider marine park setting in Chumphon.
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