Freediving - Koh Tao

Freediving on Koh Tao is a solid choice for anyone looking to focus purely on breath-hold diving. They cater specifically to freedivers, which means you'll be among like-minded individuals and gear is geared towards the sport. If you're looking to escape the bubble-blowing crowds and explore the island's many sites on a single breath, this is your spot.

Location
Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.784735, 99.972305

Dive Sites Near Freediving

Freediving provides access to 15 dive sites in Koh Tao.

Other Dive Centres in Koh Tao

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

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 Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Koh Tao

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