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Independent dive guide covering Koh Yang East and West.
Koh Yang East
Boat-accessed Koh Lipe reef with coral, boulders, and strong marine life.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate10m - 24m
Reef
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.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
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.
Where Is Koh Yang East?
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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.
Research Estimate At Koh Yang East
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility25m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
