Thailand · Koh Lipe (Tarutao - Adang-Rawi)
Koh Lipe reef dive with coral patches, sandy breaks, and clear water.
Koh Lipe reef dive with coral patches, sandy breaks, and clear water.
A local operator is the practical default because park season and island logistics shape the dive day.
White Rock is a nearshore Koh Lipe reef dive inside Tarutao Marine National Park, with clear water, coral patches, sandy breaks, and the kind of varied scenery that makes the site work well for relaxed recreational diving. The site is best handled as a guided boat dive during the park's open season, when the broader island circuit is running and the water is at its most usable.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Mind park season and keep reef navigation conservative around the sandy patches and coral edges.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Koh Lipe is normal, but Tarutao park season and weather determine when the island circuit is running.
Legal Notes
Tarutao National Marine Park rules and seasonal closures apply.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed reef dive with coral patches, sandy breaks, and enough structure to keep the dive interesting.
Freediving
The shallow reef sections and clear water make the site workable for controlled freediving on the top end.
Snorkeling
The site is better treated as a dive rather than a snorkel stop because the most interesting features sit below the surface.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local dive-center page for Koh Lipe and its surrounding marine park.
Data-driven Koh Lipe diving guide with visibility and marine-reserve context.
Official tourism page for Tarutao National Park and seasonal access rules.
Rocky Koh Krah reef with soft coral and pelagic visitors.