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Dive Spot Guide•
Leamnamtok
Leamnamtok is a quiet beginner-friendly muck dive on Koh Tao.
Shore dive for beginners and macro hunters on Koh Tao; expect a slow search over muckier bottom rather than a coral circuit.
About Leamnamtok
Leamnamtok, also known as Waterfall, is a quiet Koh Tao muck dive that suits beginners and divers who want small subjects. The site is a slow shore search over soft, muckier bottom, so the draw is macro life rather than big scenery or hard navigation. It is best for patient divers who are happy to move slowly and look closely.
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Research Estimate At Leamnamtok
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
Where Is Leamnamtok?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Leamnamtok Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
The productive zone starts close to shore and becomes muckier farther out, so the dive is about close-range macro searching rather than open reef scenery.
Best Season
Year-round in calm Koh Tao conditions.
Typical Conditions
Quiet shore muck dive with a soft bottom, small subjects, and little structure.
Safety & Access At Leamnamtok
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Keep trim tight and avoid stirring the bottom so you do not bury the small subjects.
Access Restrictions
Best for divers comfortable with a slow shore entry and careful buoyancy over soft bottom. Heavy finning will blur the site.
Legal Notes
Follow local site rules and stay off the bottom to protect the muck habitat.
Local Intel For Leamnamtok
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Recommended for beginners and for divers looking for small, macro subjects.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the site is best enjoyed as a slow scuba macro search.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the interesting zone is underwater in the muck.
Wildlife at Leamnamtok
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Leamnamtok
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Leamnamtok
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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