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Echo Divers describes Pottery as an easy, popular site minutes from Mae Haad Pier with strong training and night-dive use.
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Pottery
Shallow Koh Tao boat dive near Mae Haad with macro life and night-diving appeal.
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Local operator required
Short boat runs, pier traffic, and night-dive logistics are best handled with a Koh Tao operator.
Short boat hop from Mae Haad to shallow rock pinnacles, making Pottery a beginner-friendly macro and night-dive site.
About Pottery
Pottery is a shallow Koh Tao boat dive near Mae Haad with rocky pinnacles, hard coral, sponge growth, and a strong macro-and-night-dive identity. It suits beginner divers and small groups because the site is easy to reach and stays shallow, but the small swim-throughs and close boat traffic mean route awareness matters.
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Research Estimate At Pottery
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Pottery?
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Pottery Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 12m
Depth Note
Shallow rock pinnacles with a reported depth range around 3-12 m.
Best Season
Year-round, especially for calm-water training, underwater photography, and night dives.
Typical Conditions
Shallow rock pinnacles with hard corals, sponge growth, and variable visibility near the pier.
Safety & Access At Pottery
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficLow visibilityOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Watch boat traffic and the small overhangs. Visibility can be poor, so stay tight to the guide and avoid squeezing through the swim-throughs unless the conditions are clear.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the site sits just off Mae Haad and is best handled through a local Koh Tao operator.
Legal Notes
Follow local boat rules and use extra caution in the overhangs and near the pier traffic.
Local Intel For Pottery
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow, beginner-friendly rock pinnacles with small swim-throughs, good for training, night dives, and macro photography.
Freediving
Freediving is possible only in the shallow, calm sections and is not the main use of the site.
Snorkeling
The shallow reef edges can work for snorkelers in calm water, but the site is mainly a scuba and night-dive spot.
Wildlife at Pottery
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pottery
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Pottery
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
