Far Islands page with strong-current warning and occasional large wildlife.
Boat-access drift dive over soft-coral boulders
Boat-access drift dive over soft-coral boulders
Koh Pung is a boat-access drift site in Tarutao National Marine Park, set in the narrow channel between Koh Rawi and Koh Butang. Rocky boulders, soft-coral slopes, and moon-driven flow make it a good fit for current-comfortable divers who want a dynamic reef rather than a fixed, easy route. Calmer pockets behind the island reward slower macro searching once the flow eases, but the dive still needs careful timing and a guide who knows the pickup plan.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 35m
Depth Note
Depth range given as 10–25 m (30–80 ft).
Best Season
Dry season
Typical Conditions
Boat-access drift conditions with rocky boulders, soft coral, and flow that can swing from mild to very strong.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Match the dive to current comfort, listen closely to pickup instructions, and avoid treating the site as an easy default if the flow is building.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only. Strong flow windows and marine-park logistics make local operator support the normal way to dive it.
Legal Notes
Inside Tarutao National Marine Park, so park rules and seasonal closures apply. Check current access dates before planning a trip.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Typical scuba depths range from about 10 to 25 meters.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site. Short surface looks may work in calm windows, but the current-driven channel favors scuba more than breath-hold dives.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is best only on calm guided windows. The shallow coral can be attractive, but current and pickup timing can shorten surface time.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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
Far Islands page with strong-current warning and occasional large wildlife.
Season overview for the Koh Tarutao area.
Koh Pung site page with depth range, current range, and site highlights.
Drift-dive description with moon-phase current behavior and soft-coral boulders.
Official park context for Tarutao National Park.
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