Laem Thian Caves
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 - Laem Thian Caves offers some of Gulf of Thailand's richest cave diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Laem Thian Caves offers a unique experience for divers looking to explore something a little different in the Gulf of Thailand. It's not a deep dive, topping out at 18 meters, making it quite comfortable for newer divers. Inside the main cave, you'll find schools of small sweepers hanging in the dappled light, and we've spotted stingrays tucked into the sandy patches on occasion. The real charm here is the swim-throughs and the play of light entering from above, creating some really cool photographic opportunities. We’d recommend it for anyone who enjoys overhead environments without the commitment of a full cave certification.
Typical Laem Thian Caves Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Laem Thian Caves
Dive shops near Laem Thian Caves
Calypso - Tanote Bay Diving
Nitro Dive Center
Taco Divers
Ban's Diving Resort
Abyssal Deep Dive
DJL (Davey Jones Locker) Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Laem Thian Caves
Laem Thian Caves Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Laem Thian Caves, 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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