Hin Pae / Hin Lak Ngam
หินแพ / หินลักงาม
Chumphon's Deep Pinnacle
Advanced
Peak Season
A submerged pinnacle near the Koh Ngam islands with deep walls and impressive pelagic fish encounters.
Depth Range
5–25m
Site Type
pinnacle
Chumphon
Visibility
8–25m
27–30°C
Getting There
1 hr boat from Chumphon
Near Koh Ngam group
Marine Life
Barracuda
Groupers
Trevally
Batfish
Notable Features
- • Steep wall diving
- • Big pelagic fish
- • Strong current possible
Best Time to Visit
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak
Good
Now
About Hin Pae / Hin Lak Ngam
Hin Pae is a submerged rock formation rising from 25m to within 5m of the surface. The steep walls attract schooling barracuda and trevally, while the deeper sections harbor large groupers. Current can be strong, making this a site for experienced divers, but the payoff in big fish encounters is worth the effort.
Tips
Check current conditions before diving. Best on a calm day with incoming tide.
Experience Required
Intermediate to advanced.
Location
GPS: 10.8800°N, 99.5700°E