Koh San Chalarm เกาะสันฉลาม
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.
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
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Koh San Chalarm เกาะสันฉลาม
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)
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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