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Koh Waen
Boat-access train wreck reef in the Andaman Sea.
Artificial reef with a sunken train, swim-throughs, and strong fish and macro life around the tracks and cars.
About Koh Waen
Koh Waen is a boat-access artificial reef in the Andaman Sea, best known for a sunken train, railway cars, and a locomotive covered in coral. The site mixes wreck structure, swim-throughs, and strong fish life, with schools of snapper and barracuda around the train and plenty of macro life in the cracks, tracks, and coral edges. It is the kind of dive where the wreck is the headline, but the small life keeps pulling your attention back to the details.
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Research Estimate At Koh Waen
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Koh Waen?
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Koh Waen Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
The artificial reef ranges from the shallow edges to the deeper train and swim-through sections at the site limit.
Best Season
November to April
Typical Conditions
Warm water, coral-covered train wreck, swim-throughs, strong macro life, schools of snapper and barracuda, and better visibility in the dry season.
Safety & Access At Koh Waen
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Treat this as an advanced wreck-style dive with overhead sections, current awareness, and conservative gas planning.
Access Restrictions
Use a speed-boat operator and an advanced-level briefing; this is not a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow operator guidance for the artificial reef and respect depth and team rules on the wreck.
Local Intel For Koh Waen
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depths range from 5 to 30 m, with attractions including a sunken train artificial reef and swim-throughs.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the wreck and swim-throughs belong to scuba only.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use; the interesting structure sits below scuba depths.
Wildlife at Koh Waen
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Koh Waen
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Koh Waen
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.