Thai Ocean Academy Koh Mak - Koh Rong Archipelago
Thai Ocean Academy Koh Mak primarily services the dive sites around the Koh Rong Archipelago. They're a solid pick for divers looking to explore the local reefs and pinnacles, often seeing barracuda and stingrays. Conditions can vary, with currents sometimes picking up, so it's best suited for those comfortable with varied open water diving. If you're staying on Koh Mak and want convenient access to Cambodian diving, they're a logical choice.
- Location
- Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 12.243505, 102.520680
- Phone
- +66986367592
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.thaioceankohmak.com
- Address
- 49/9 Village 1 Koh Mak. Koh Kood, Trat, 23120, THA
Dive Sites Near Thai Ocean Academy Koh Mak
Thai Ocean Academy Koh Mak provides access to 15 dive sites in Koh Rong Archipelago.
- Back Door - 12m
- Banana bay - 16m (reef)
- Barracuda point - 12m
- Coral Garden - 13m (reef)
- Corner bar - 13m
- Corral - 10m (reef)
- Crabby - 8m
- Dry Rock North Phu Quoc - 12m
- Hin ao yai - 10m
- Hin Gra Dueng Pinnacle (หินกระเดื่อง) - 16m (pinnacle)
- Hon Bang - 9m
- HTMS Chang Wreck - 24m (wreck)
- HTMS CHONBURI - 12m (wreck)
- HTMS SONGKHLA - 12m (wreck)
- Koh Kon - 5-18m (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Koh Rong Archipelago
Best Time to Dive in Koh Rong Archipelago
The warmest water temperatures in Koh Rong Archipelago occur in January, averaging 29.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 29.1°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.1°C (air: 27.0°C)
- February: 29.1°C (air: 27.3°C)
- March: 29.1°C (air: 27.9°C)
- April: 29.1°C (air: 28.8°C)
- May: 29.1°C (air: 29.0°C)
- June: 29.1°C (air: 28.4°C)
- July: 29.1°C (air: 27.8°C)
- August: 29.1°C (air: 27.8°C)
- September: 29.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
- October: 29.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
- November: 29.1°C (air: 28.0°C)
- December: 29.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
Marine Life in Koh Rong Archipelago
Home to 24 recorded species including 18 reef fish, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 other, 1 crabs & lobsters.
Notable Marine Life
- Oriental sole (Brachirus orientalis) - Reef Fish
- Big-eye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Common Ponyfish (Leiognathus equula) - Reef Fish
- Six-banded Rock Cod (Epinephelus sexfasciatus) - Reef Fish
- seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Green Rrough-backed Puffer (Lagocephalus lunaris) - Reef Fish
- Deep Flounder (Pseudorhombus elevatus) - Reef Fish
- Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) - Reef Fish
- halodule (Halodule uninervis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Crazy Fish (Butis butis) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Koh Rong Archipelago
Based on average water temperature of 29.1°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories