18m
    Beginner
    Koh Tao, Thailand

    Koh San Chalarm เกาะสันฉลาม

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Why dive here

    With 54+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, tiger sharks and pufferfish - Koh San Chalarm เกาะสันฉลาม offers some of Koh Tao's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.

    Best timeOct–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles, Tiger Sharks and Pufferfish · 54+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, June
    Charactermax 18m

    Koh San Chalarm, or "Shark Fin Island," is a nice little spot on the west side of Koh Tao, often overlooked for its flashier neighbours. It’s a shallow dive, just hitting 18 metres at its deepest, which makes it a comfortable drift for beginners or a relaxed second dive. We’ve had some pleasant encounters here, often spotting stingrays tucked into the sandy patches and plenty of small reef fish flitting around the scattered boulders. Keep an eye out for moray eels peering from crevices, especially in the late morning when things are a bit calmer. It’s a good choice if you’re looking for a peaceful dive away from the crowds, especially outside of peak season.

    Typical Koh San Chalarm เกาะสันฉลาม Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m18m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

    Today06:0618:0111h 55m daylightGolden hour 17:33

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    Koh San Chalarm เกาะสันฉลาม Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Koh San Chalarm เกาะสันฉลาม, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.17, 101.33) (40km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29.1–31.1°C

    Current Speed

    7.07 cm/s

    Direction: E (98.1°)

    Salinity

    31.67 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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