Chaloklum Diving - Gulf of Thailand
Chaloklum Diving operates out of Koh Phangan's northern village, a quieter base than the southern party towns. If you’re looking to dive Sail Rock and the local Koh Phangan sites, this centre will get you there without the long boat ride from Koh Tao. It’s a solid choice for divers staying in Chaloklum, offering convenient access to the Gulf's best dive spots. We’d pick them for a more relaxed, local dive experience.
- Location
- Gulf of Thailand, Thailand, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 9.786536, 100.004425
Dive Sites Near Chaloklum Diving
Chaloklum Diving provides access to 15 dive sites in Gulf of Thailand.
- Ao Cheweng
- Ao Kruad - 10m
- Ao Mook - 15m
- Ao Tien - 14m
- Aow Leuk - 8m
- Aow Lok Gum / อ่าวลกกำ - 9m
- Ban Pla Aow TongTom (Artificial)/ บ้านปลา อ่าวท้องตม - 10m (wreck)
- Bio Rock - 14m (reef)
- Buddha Rock - 5-25m (pinnacle)
- Buoyancy World - 14m
- Chalok Bay - 10m (reef)
- Chip Chip Wreck - 29m (wreck)
- Chong Talu - 16m
- Chumphon Pinnacle - 24m (pinnacle)
- Construction Artificial Reef - 18m (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Gulf of Thailand
- Abyssal Deep Dive
- All Scuba
- Asia Blue Scuba - ["PADI"]
- Ban's Diving Resort - PADI
- Blue Horizon Diving and Adventures - SSI, PADI, CMAS
- Buddha View IDC
- Calypso - Tanote Bay Diving - SSI, CMAS
- Chumphon Diving Center
- Dive In Koh Tao
- Dive Supply
Best Time to Dive in Gulf of Thailand
The warmest water temperatures in Gulf of Thailand occur in January, averaging 28.2°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.2°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.2°C (air: 26.9°C)
- February: 28.2°C (air: 27.3°C)
- March: 28.2°C (air: 28.2°C)
- April: 28.2°C (air: 29.1°C)
- May: 28.2°C (air: 29.1°C)
- June: 28.2°C (air: 28.6°C)
- July: 28.2°C (air: 28.1°C)
- August: 28.2°C (air: 28.2°C)
- September: 28.2°C (air: 27.6°C)
- October: 28.2°C (air: 27.2°C)
- November: 28.2°C (air: 27.0°C)
- December: 28.2°C (air: 26.8°C)
Marine Life in Gulf of Thailand
Home to 167 recorded species including 126 reef fish, 18 hard corals, 7 sharks & rays, 6 seagrass & algae, 2 sea cucumbers, 2 clams & mussels.
Notable Marine Life
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Rock Cod (Epinephelus fasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Staghorn coral (Acropora nasuta) - Hard Corals
- Blue Spotted Hind (Cephalopholis cyanostigma) - Reef Fish
- Rock Cod (Cephalopholis boenak) - Reef Fish
- Estuary Cod (Epinephelus coioides) - Reef Fish
- Blue-lined Rock Cod (Cephalopholis formosa) - Reef Fish
- Common Coral Trout (Plectropomus leopardus) - Reef Fish
- Redcoat (Sargocentron rubrum) - Reef Fish
- Slender grouper (Anyperodon leucogrammicus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Gulf of Thailand
Based on average water temperature of 28.2°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°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