Koh Lak Raet / เกาะหลักแรด
Protected Area
Mu ko Chumphon
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 - Koh Lak Raet / เกาะหลักแรด offers some of Gulf of Thailand's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Lak Raet offers a chill, easy dive, perfect for getting comfortable in the Gulf. We’re talking about a maximum depth of 12 meters, so it’s ideal for newer divers or those who just want to cruise without worrying about deco. You'll often find a decent assortment of smaller reef fish here, things like wrasse and parrotfish just going about their day. It’s a good spot to practice buoyancy, fine-tune your photography, or just enjoy a relaxed hour underwater. We’d suggest going early in the morning for the best light and usually the calmest conditions.
Typical Koh Lak Raet / เกาะหลักแรด Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Koh Lak Raet / เกาะหลักแรด
Koh Lak Raet / เกาะหลักแรด Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Koh Lak Raet / เกาะหลักแรด, 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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