Hin Ngam (Samui)
หินงาม
Samui's Reef Secret
Intermediate
Peak Season
A rocky reef off Koh Samui's coast offering the closest proper diving without taking a boat to the islands.
Depth Range
5–18m
Site Type
reef
Koh Samui & Nearby
Visibility
3–15m
27–30°C
Getting There
20 min boat
Off east coast of Koh Samui
Marine Life
Groupers
Barracuda
Nudibranchs
Moray Eels
Notable Features
- • Closest dive site to Koh Samui
- • Variable visibility
- • Good on clear days
Best Time to Visit
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak
Good
Now
About Hin Ngam (Samui)
Hin Ngam near Koh Samui is a rocky reef that provides decent diving without the journey to Koh Tao or Ang Thong. Granite boulders create overhangs and channels where groupers, moray eels, and barracuda congregate. Visibility can be variable, but on good days this is a surprisingly rewarding site.
Tips
Visibility is best March–May. Not worth visiting during monsoon season.
Experience Required
Intermediate.
Location
GPS: 9.4200°N, 100.0100°E