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Koh Tao site list describing Three Rocks and Pottery as a shallow bay dive.
Dive Spot Guide•
Three Rocks
Shallow Mae Haad Bay pinnacles with easy pier access.
Local operator required
Short hop from Mae Haad Pier; commonly dived by local boats for beginner and night-dive sessions.
Boat-access shallow pinnacle site off Mae Haad Bay, often paired with Pottery and used for beginner, photo, and night dives.
About Three Rocks
Three Rocks is the shallow, beginner-friendly side of the Pottery/Three Rocks pair in Mae Haad Bay. It is a compact rock-pinnacle site with a short swim-through and easy access from the pier. The site works well for training, photography, and night dives, with the shallow profile and sheltered bay doing most of the planning work.
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Research Estimate At Three Rocks
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessEasy entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Three Rocks?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Three Rocks Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 14m
Depth Note
Public guides place the paired site around 3-14 m, with Three Rocks the shallower rock-pinnacle section.
Best Season
Year-round; calm sea days help the shallow bay most.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered shallow pinnacles with poor to moderate visibility, light current, and frequent beginner or night-dive use.
Safety & Access At Three Rocks
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficLow visibilityOverhead environment
Safety Notes
The short swim-through and low visibility mean buoyancy, spacing, and careful surface awareness matter.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; it is most comfortable when the bay is calm and boat traffic is light.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator and pier rules.
Local Intel For Three Rocks
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow rock-pinnacle route with a short swim-through that works well for new divers, photographers, and night runs.
Freediving
Can work on very calm days because the site is shallow, but the pinnacles and boat traffic make scuba the better default.
Snorkeling
The shallow bay can work for snorkeling on calm days, though visibility is often limited.
Wildlife at Three Rocks
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Three Rocks
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Three Rocks
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
