Hin Ngam
หินงาม
Beautiful Rock Reef
A beautiful rocky reef on Koh Tao's east coast with large granite formations and good macro diving.
Depth Range
8–20m
Site Type
reef
Koh Tao & Offshore
Visibility
8–20m
27–30°C
Getting There
15 min boat from Koh Tao
East coast of Koh Tao
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Marine Life
Notable Features
- • Beautiful rock formations
- • Good macro hunting
- • Uncrowded
Best Time to Visit
About Hin Ngam
Hin Ngam ("beautiful rock"] lives up to its name with attractive granite formations covered in hard corals and sponges. The site features a series of rocky ridges between 8m and 20m that create habitat for blue-spotted stingrays, angelfish, and a variety of nudibranchs. It sees minimal traffic compared to west coast sites.
Tips
Best dived when easterly winds are calm. Look under ledges for stingrays.
Experience Required
Intermediate.
Location
GPS: 10.0700°N, 99.8480°E
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