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    Buddha Rock dive site
    pinnacle
    5-25m
    Gulf of Thailand, Thailand
    Suratthani Environmental Protected Area

    Buddha Rock

    Best months: Dec–Jan

    Protected Area

    Suratthani Environmental Protected Area

    Why dive here

    With 158+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, mobula rays (devil rays), whale sharks and pufferfish - Buddha Rock offers some of Gulf of Thailand's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.

    Best timeDec–Jan
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Whale Sharks and Pufferfish · 158+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest April, May, June
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 5-25m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Buddha Rock is a granite pinnacle dive in the Gulf of Thailand, often visited as part of a longer trip. We usually drop onto the main rock formation, then spiral down to around 15 metres, looking for the small crevices and overhangs where we've seen blue-spotted stingrays tucked away. It's a relaxed dive, good for beginners getting comfortable with some mild current, and an easy spot to rack up bottom time. Visibility hovers around 10-15 metres on a good day, so keep your eyes peeled for lionfish and moray eels in the cracks.

    Typical Buddha Rock Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

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

    Today06:1018:0711h 57m daylightGolden hour 17:39

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Buddha Rock

    Buddha Rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Buddha Rock, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.15, 99.7) (6km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29.1–31°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    81°F

    Wind Speed

    4.83 m/s

    9.4 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1009.7 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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