Southwest 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 - Southwest Pinnacle offers some of Gulf of Thailand's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Southwest Pinnacle offers a good spot for newer divers in the Gulf of Thailand. Dropping to around 21 metres, it’s an easy dive with minimal current. You'll often find schooling fusiliers here and the occasional barracuda cruising past. It's a reliable, comfortable dive for those building their confidence.
Typical Southwest 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 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 Southwest Pinnacle
Southwest Pinnacle Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Southwest 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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