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    Sail Rock dive site
    pinnacle
    5-30m
    Koh Tao, Thailand
    Suratthani Environmental Protected Area

    Sail Rock

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    Suratthani Environmental Protected Area

    Why dive here

    With 54+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, tiger sharks and pufferfish - Sail Rock offers some of Koh Tao's richest pinnacle 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
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 5-30m
    StandoutDramatic pinnacle topography

    Sail Rock is a standalone pinnacle that breaks the surface between Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Below, it’s a series of swim-throughs and shelves down to around 30 metres. We often see large schools of barracuda circling, and it’s one of the best spots in the area for a whale shark encounter, particularly from August to October. Currents can pick up, so it's best for divers comfortable in varied conditions.

    Typical Sail Rock Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

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

    Today06:0918:0611h 57m daylightGolden hour 17:38

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sail Rock

    Sail Rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sail Rock, 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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