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Red Rock

Boat-access Koh Tao pinnacle with a swim-through cave.

ScubaFreediveBoat EntryIntermediate
Pinnacle
Local operator required

Boat routing and the swim-through profile make local guide support the normal way to dive the site.

Boat-access Koh Tao pinnacle with a swim-through cave and a shallow finish toward nearby Japanese Gardens.

About Red Rock

Red Rock is a boat-access Koh Tao pinnacle made of a dramatic granite rock that rises almost to the surface beside Koh Nang Yuan. Divers use the swim-through cave and the shallow finish toward Japanese Gardens for a controlled route that suits careful buoyancy, photo pauses, and a good look at the reef life living on the rock and in the sand around it.

Research Estimate At Red Rock

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

VisibilityVisibility: 11m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthLight current
Surge StrengthLight surge

Where Is Red Rock?

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Red Rock Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

3m - 22m

Depth Note

Published sources place Red Rock at about 3-22m, with an average around 12m and a shallow finish toward Japanese Gardens.

Best Season

January to May usually gives the best dive conditions, with calmer water and better visibility on the Koh Tao side.

Typical Conditions

Boat-access pinnacle diving with a swim-through, a shallow finish, and visibility that varies with season and weather.

Safety & Access At Red Rock

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Low visibilityOverhead environment

Safety Notes

Keep buoyancy tight in and around the swim-through, and avoid pushing the route if visibility or current is down.

Access Restrictions

Boat access is normal, and the guide should control the swim-through route and the return toward the shallower finish.

Legal Notes

Stay within the guide's route, keep out of any cave penetration, and respect local marine-life etiquette.

Local Intel For Red Rock

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba

Typically dived as a drop dive, with the group converging shallower toward the end for safety stops.

Freedive

Not a freedive-first site; the swim-through and structure make it better for scuba than relaxed no-gas planning.

Snorkel

Not a casual snorkel site; the main action sits below the surface and along the rock and sand edges.

Red Rock Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Red Rock

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Wildlife at Red Rock

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Recent Logged Visits At Red Rock

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Red Rock

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Avg. Visibility11m
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Red Rock Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

Lists 3-22m depth, average 12m, 5-20m visibility, and marine life including bannerfish, angelfish, wrasse, parrotfish, pufferfish, morays, nudibranchs, stingrays, and turtles.

thailandliveaboards.com · Travel Guide

Notes Red Rock as Nang Yuan Pinnacle with interesting swim-throughs and a shallow finish toward Japanese Gardens.

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