Chaloklum Diving - Koh Tao

Chaloklum Diving, tucked away on Koh Tao's northern side, offers a chilled-out contrast to some of the island's busier spots. It's a relaxed dive, often with gentle currents, making it a good choice for newer divers or those looking for a more tranquil afternoon. We usually find plenty of Rivulated Parrotfish munching on the corals and a few Banded Maori Wrasse cruising around. Keep an eye out for the Fluted Clams tucked into the crevices, their iridescent mantles really pop in the sunlight. It's not about big pelagics here, more about enjoying the quieter side of Koh Tao's reefs.

Location
Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.786536, 100.004425

Marine Protected Area: Suratthani Environmental Protected Area

Best Time to Dive in Koh Tao

The warmest water temperatures in Koh Tao occur in May, averaging 30.6°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.3°C
  • February: 28.6°C
  • March: 29.3°C
  • April: 30.2°C
  • May: 30.6°C
  • June: 30.2°C
  • July: 30.0°C
  • August: 29.7°C
  • September: 29.4°C
  • October: 29.2°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 28.6°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Koh Tao

Nearest Dive Centres to Chaloklum Diving

Marine Life in Koh Tao

Home to 56 recorded species including 35 reef fish, 11 sharks & rays, 4 other, 2 hard corals, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sea urchins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Chaloklum Diving

Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 14 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°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