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Sail Rock, Thailand
Boat-access offshore pinnacle with a chimney, schools, and whale-shark chances.
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The offshore setting and chimney feature make a local guide the practical choice.
Between Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, this boat-only pinnacle pairs an overhead chimney with exposed-water conditions and the best payoff on calmer windows.
About Sail Rock, Thailand
Sail Rock, Thailand is a boat-access offshore pinnacle between Koh Phangan and Koh Tao with a surface-reaching chimney, steep sides, and strong big-fish appeal. It suits confident divers because the route mixes depth control, an overhead section, and weather-sensitive boat timing. Trips can run year-round, but the calmer, clearer windows are usually the most practical.
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Research Estimate At Sail Rock, Thailand
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Sail Rock, Thailand?
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Sail Rock, Thailand Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 40m
Depth Note
Pinnacle rises to about 15 m above the surface and extends to about 40 m below the surface; chimney swim-through can be entered at ~6 m and exited at ~18 m.
Best Season
March to August is usually the clearest window, with whale sharks most likely in March to May.
Typical Conditions
Offshore pinnacle with steep sides, a chimney swim-through, schooling fish, and variable currents; mid-year windows are usually the calmest and clearest.
Safety & Access At Sail Rock, Thailand
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
The chimney and exposed pinnacle make depth control and route awareness important. Plan conservatively when the sea is choppy or the current shifts.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only. Trips depend on operator departures, sea state, and the day's current window.
Legal Notes
Follow operator rules and any local boating or site-closure instructions.
Local Intel For Sail Rock, Thailand
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Notable feature is the vertical chimney swim-through (enter ~6 m, exit ~18 m).
Freediving
Freediving operators run offshore trips to Sail Rock, Thailand, focusing on the pinnacle and its chimney area with dense reef fish and occasional pelagic visitors.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main mode here. The offshore pinnacle and chimney are better suited to boat-based scuba or freedive trips.
Wildlife at Sail Rock, Thailand
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sail Rock, Thailand
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sail Rock, Thailand
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
