Chumphon Diving Center - Koh Tao

Right off Koh Tao, Chumphon Diving Center gives us a good, solid dive. It’s not one of those sites that screams for attention, but it consistently delivers a pleasant experience, especially for divers looking to clock some bottom time without wrestling serious currents. We often find ourselves drifting past schools of big-eye trevally, their silver scales catching the light, and there’s always a good chance of spotting redcoat tucked into the crevices. Look closely for those tiny chevroned blennies peeking out. It’s a comfortable dive, perfect for working on buoyancy or just enjoying the quiet hum of the reef.

Location
Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
10.558322, 99.273544

Marine Protected Area: Mu ko Chumphon

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 Chumphon Diving Center

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 Chumphon Diving Center

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