Local dive operator page with seasonal guidance and site description.
Twin-pinnacle Chumphon site with caves and schooling reef life.
Twin-pinnacle Chumphon site with caves and schooling reef life.
Hin Pae is a boat-dived Chumphon pinnacle site on the north side of Koh Ngam Yai, where two rocky towers rise from blue water and create a compact route around boulders, ledges, and small cave-like recesses. The site is known for anemones, sea whips, black coral growth, and reef life that often attracts schools of fish, larger hunting species, rays, turtles, and occasional pelagic visitors.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 23m
Depth Note
Two rock peaks with depths ranging from about 6–23 m.
Best Season
Commonly dived from February to October, with calmer and clearer conditions often reported from March to September.
Typical Conditions
Boat-dived pinnacle terrain with tropical blue-water conditions, generally workable visibility, and light to moderate current that can strengthen around the rock structure.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
There are underwater caves; avoid entering overhead areas without appropriate training and equipment.
Access Restrictions
There is no practical shore entry; divers normally reach Hin Pae by boat with a local operator or private charter from the Chumphon coast.
Legal Notes
Hin Pae is commonly dived as part of Mu Ko Chumphon National Park outings, so park rules and operator procedures may apply on the day.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Two rock pinnacles with depths from about 6–23 m and nearby caves provide varied scuba terrain.
Freediving
Experienced boat-based freedivers can work the upper sections of the pinnacles in calm weather, but the site is more commonly planned as a scuba dive because the main terrain drops away quickly.
Snorkeling
Hin Pae is not usually treated as a primary snorkel site because access is by boat and the main features sit below the surface around exposed rock.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local dive operator page with seasonal guidance and site description.
Community-style dive directory with depth, visibility, and marine life notes.
Official tourism page confirming Mu Ko Chumphon National Park coverage in the area.
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