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Koh Yang East
Boat-accessed Koh Lipe reef with coral, boulders, and strong marine life.
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Koh Yang East is a sheltered reef dive near Koh Lipe with hard coral in the shallows, soft coral over boulders, and steady tropical marine life.
About Koh Yang East
Boat-accessed reef dive at Koh Yang East near Koh Lipe. The site runs along the island's coast with hard coral in the shallows and big boulders overgrown with soft coral at depth. It is protected from much of the current, so the dive stays relaxed while still offering strong marine life and good photo opportunities. Plan around tide timing and the boat transfer from Koh Lipe.
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Research Estimate At Koh Yang East
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Koh Yang East?
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Koh Yang East Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 24m
Depth Note
Hard coral reef in the shallows, with boulders and soft coral over the slope at depth.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Protected reef with hard coral in the shallows, boulders and soft coral at depth, and generally gentle current.
Safety & Access At Koh Yang East
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Mind boat entry and exit, keep an eye on the tide, and hold buoyancy over the coral and boulders.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, with tide timing and operator briefing part of the plan.
Legal Notes
The site sits in the Tarutao marine-park area, so park rules and guide briefings apply.
Local Intel For Koh Yang East
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Freediving
The shallow reef and calmer water can work for relaxed freediving practice, but the site is mainly a scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here; the main interest is the reef structure and fish life reached by boat diving.
Wildlife at Koh Yang East
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Koh Yang East
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Koh Yang East
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
