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Hin Rua Tek / Banana Rock

หินเรือเตก

Banana Shaped Rock

Beginner

A banana-shaped rocky reef with easy diving conditions and healthy coral gardens.

Depth Range

5–18m

Site Type

reef

Koh Chang & Koh Rang

Visibility

5–15m

26–30°C

Getting There

35 min boat from Koh Chang

Southern Koh Chang area

Live 7-Day Conditions — Hin Rua Tek / Banana Rock
SST ~29.9°C
Sat
25 Jul
48
marginal
18km/h W
0.7m
Sun
26 Jul
48
marginal
19km/h W
0.8m
Mon
27 Jul
47
marginal
22km/h W
0.8m
Tue
28 Jul
45
marginal
20km/h W
0.8m
Wed
29 Jul
44
marginal
22km/h W
0.8m
Thu
30 Jul
43
marginal
20km/h SW
0.9m
Fri
31 Jul
45
marginal
17km/h SW
0.8m

Marine Life

Reef Fish Nudibranchs Porcupinefish

Notable Features

  • Banana-shaped formation
  • Easy navigation
  • Good coral both sides

Best Time to Visit

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About Hin Rua Tek / Banana Rock

Hin Rua Tek (also called Banana Rock for its shape] is a curved rocky reef formation south of Koh Chang. The site offers easy diving with good coral coverage on both sides of the ridge. Colorful reef fish and macro critters make it a pleasant dive for all levels.

Tips

Follow the curved ridge line for the best coral. Easy navigation.

Experience Required

All levels.

Location

GPS: 12.0100°N, 102.3700°E

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