THAI OCEAN ACADEMY - Koh Tao

Thai Ocean Academy on Koh Tao feels like a local favourite, unpretentious and focused on getting divers in the water. We've found them to be excellent for foundational courses, with an emphasis on calm, patient instruction that really helps new divers find their fins. They don't have a flashy setup or a huge retail operation, which we think contributes to their relaxed vibe. If you’re looking for a straightforward, friendly place to learn or just want some no-fuss fun dives around Koh Tao’s well-known sites, they’re a solid choice.

Location
Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
13.718615, 100.585630
Phone
020056384
Courses
yes
Equipment Rental
yes
Air Fills
yes
Address
Room 2113 2nd Floor Gateway Ekkamai 982/22, ถนนสุขุมวิท, แขวงพระโขนง, 10110

Dive Sites Near THAI OCEAN ACADEMY

THAI OCEAN ACADEMY 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