Hin Pleng West - Koh Tao

Hin Pleng West sits at a shallow 18m, making it a good spot for newer divers getting comfortable in Koh Tao. The site's a mix of small rock formations and sand, home to an assortment of common reef fish like damselfish and fusiliers. It's not a site that will blow you away, but it's a calm entry for practice dives or to spot some of the smaller, shyer stuff. We often see whip corals and anemones tucked into the crevices.

Location
Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
12.429100, 101.665900
Maximum Depth
18m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet

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 Hin Pleng West

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 Hin Pleng West

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