Stork Island/Koh Chi

Good diving all year

Why dive here

With 164+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, whale sharks and clownfish - Stork Island/Koh Chi offers some of Mergui Archipelago's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.

Best timeYear-round

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Giant Moray Eels, Whale Sharks and Clownfish · 164+ species recorded

Water28-31°C · warmest April, May, June

Charactermax 22m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Stork Island, or Koh Chi as some know it, offers a good intermediate dive in the Mergui. We generally drop to about 22 meters, exploring rocky reefs and some surprisingly colorful soft corals. You’ll often find schools of yellow snapper hanging out, and we’ve spotted leopard sharks resting on the sandy patches a few times. It’s a solid dive for those who appreciate quieter sites and aren't chasing big pelagics, though we always keep an eye out.

Typical Stork Island/Koh Chi Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Depth of 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Stork Island/Koh Chi

Stork Island/Koh Chi Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Stork Island/Koh Chi, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.78, 97.85) (1km away)