Chumphon Pinnacle
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 - Chumphon Pinnacle offers some of Gulf of Thailand's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Chumphon Pinnacle sits out in the Gulf, a decent boat ride from Koh Tao. It’s a solid granite pinnacle that bottoms out around 24 meters, making it a good spot for newer divers looking to get a bit more exposed than the island’s sheltered bays. You’ll typically see plenty of barracuda schooling here, often circling the top of the pinnacle. Keep an eye out for batfish too, they’re usually hanging around the mooring lines. Sometimes you’ll even get lucky with a whale shark passing through during peak season, though we wouldn't promise it. The currents can pick up a bit, especially on spring tides, so it’s worth checking with your dive shop beforehand.
Typical Chumphon Pinnacle 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 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Chumphon Pinnacle
Dive shops near Chumphon Pinnacle
DJL (Davey Jones Locker) Diving
Taco Divers
Ban's Diving Resort
Dive Supply
Nitro Dive Center
Enterprise Scuba Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Chumphon Pinnacle
Chumphon Pinnacle Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Chumphon Pinnacle, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.15, 99.7) (6km away)
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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