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Short boat access from Koh Lipe, healthy corals, and reef-life sightings at Koh Taru.
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Koh Taru
Sheltered Koh Lipe boat dive with shallow coral gardens.
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Koh Taru is a short-boat reef site off Koh Lipe with shallow coral gardens, sandy patches, and easy dives when conditions are calm.
About Koh Taru
Koh Taru sits off Koh Lipe inside Tarutao National Marine Park. It is a boat-access reef dive with shallow coral gardens, sandy patches, and enough relief for relaxed training-style dives and easy guided outings. Seasonal marine life can include coral catsharks, yellow snapper, seahorses, turtles, nudibranchs, and other reef critters.
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Research Estimate At Koh Taru
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Koh Taru?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Koh Taru Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Reported depth range is about 5-25 m, with shallow coral gardens and deeper reef sections on the same site.
Best Season
November through April.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, sheltered reef conditions, and relaxed dives are common; current can increase depending on tide and site choice.
Safety & Access At Koh Taru
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Follow the guide's current briefing, watch for drift on some runs, and budget for marine park fees and insurance.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Koh Lipe only; park fees and insurance apply inside Tarutao National Marine Park.
Legal Notes
Tarutao National Marine Park charges a 200 THB scuba fee per diver per day and a one-time 70 THB insurance fee for in-water activities.
Local Intel For Koh Taru
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Short-boat reef dive with shallow coral gardens and deeper sections to about 25 m, suited to Open Water divers on guided trips.
Chill / Non-diver
A good relaxed reef dive for photographers and longer easy dives when the water is calm.
Wildlife at Koh Taru
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Koh Taru
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Koh Taru
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
