Sail Rock, Thailand
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 - Sail Rock, Thailand offers some of Gulf of Thailand's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
We always enjoy a trip out to Sail Rock. It’s a granite pinnacle rising from the seabed, sometimes peeking out above the surface, sometimes not. Our favourite feature is the "chimney," a vertical swim-through that starts around 5m and exits at 18m, usually with schools of fish swirling inside. Look for resident moray eels tucked into the cracks and keep an eye on the blue water – we’ve seen barracuda and even whale sharks pass by here, especially during plankton blooms. It’s a solid dive for newer divers looking to stretch their bottom time without too much current.
Typical Sail Rock, Thailand 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 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sail Rock, Thailand
Sail Rock, Thailand Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sail Rock, Thailand, 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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