Directory listing with boat entry, beginner difficulty, depth, and visibility.
Thailand · Koh Lipe (Tarutao - Adang-Rawi)
Sheltered shallow reef off Koh Yang.
Sheltered shallow reef off Koh Yang.
Boat access and tide timing make a local operator the practical default.
Koh Yang West is a sheltered west-side reef off Koh Lipe with a shallow coral wall, soft-coral color, and easy drift conditions when the tide window is right. It suits beginner scuba divers who want a relaxed boat dive with good macro life, clear water, and enough structure to keep the route interesting without turning the site into a current fight.
Safety Notes
Keep the tide window in mind so the sheltered reef stays gentle, and re-check conditions if the wider area is running hard.
Access Restrictions
Boat entry is the practical default, and the site is best when the current stays weak within the sheltered window.
Legal Notes
Follow Tarutao Marine National Park rules and local operator tide planning.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Reported depth range of 10–30 m supports multi-level scuba dives across reef and rocky terrain.
Freediving
Shallow enough for calm-water breath-hold work, but the site is primarily a beginner scuba reef.
Snorkeling
The shallow reef can suit snorkeling on calm days, though scuba gets the fuller coral and macro profile.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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Research Sources
Directory listing with boat entry, beginner difficulty, depth, and visibility.
Independent Koh Lipe guide covering current protection and shallow profile.
Operator reef timing and life summary.

Boat-accessed Koh Lipe reef with coral, boulders, and strong marine life.

Easy Koh Lipe reef dive with rays and bannerfish.
