Southwest Pinnackle
Protected Area
Suratthani Environmental Protected Area
Why dive here
With 54+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, tiger sharks and pufferfish - Southwest Pinnackle offers some of Koh Tao's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Southwest Pinnacle is a deep-water granite pinnacle, a series of submerged rocks that break the surface at low tide. We’ve seen sailfish here, slicing through the open water, and schools of barracuda often gather in the stronger currents. Look out for six-banded rock cod sheltering in the crevices. This site is best suited for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles and potential currents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Southwest Pinnackle
Southwest Pinnackle Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Southwest Pinnackle, 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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