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Local Koh Phangan operator overview including Rock Point (Kong Yai).
Dive Spot Guide•
Koh Kong Yai
Compact Chaloklum pinnacle with short walls, reef fish, and seasonal visibility.
Local operator required
Local operators commonly run Koh Kong Yai by longtail from Chaloklum.
A quick boat ride from Chaloklum, Koh Kong Yai blends sheltered southern reef sections with a more varied rocky route that feels more exposed when visibility and current shift.
About Koh Kong Yai
Koh Kong Yai is a compact rocky local site at the east tip of Chaloklum Bay, where short walls, small swim-throughs, and mixed reef patches fit into a short boat dive. The calmer southern side is used for easier reef laps, while the deeper outer edge adds soft coral, sea fans, and thicker schools of reef fish when visibility settles.
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Research Estimate At Koh Kong Yai
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
CurrentLight current
Where Is Koh Kong Yai?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Koh Kong Yai Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 20m
Depth Note
Public sources consistently place the site at about 20 m, with local operator copy describing the deeper line as 20 m plus and sheltered shallow reef sections under about 10 m.
Best Season
Usually best outside the rougher late-year monsoon, with clearer local water more likely from mid-year into early autumn.
Typical Conditions
A short local boat dive with mixed rock and reef terrain, seasonal visibility, and mostly mild current in the sheltered southern section.
Safety & Access At Koh Kong Yai
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentLow visibility
Safety Notes
Use the calmer southern reef for newer divers or snorkelers, and treat the outer edge conservatively when visibility drops or current starts to run.
Access Restrictions
This is typically dived by boat from Chaloklum rather than as an independent shore-entry site.
Local Intel For Koh Kong Yai
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The usual route links compact walls, short swim-throughs, and reef-covered rock, with the deeper southwest side holding more soft coral, sea fans, and larger schooling fish.
Snorkeling
In calm weather the sheltered southern reef and sandy patches can work for confident snorkelers, but visibility is variable and the main rocky features are better seen on scuba.
Wildlife at Koh Kong Yai
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Koh Kong Yai
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Koh Kong Yai
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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