King Kong
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The Secret West Coast Bay
Intermediate
Peak Season
A lesser-known rocky bay on Koh Tao's west coast with interesting boulder formations and relaxed marine life.
Depth Range
5–15m
Site Type
bay
Koh Tao & Offshore
Visibility
5–15m
27–30°C
Getting There
10 min boat from Koh Tao
West coast of Koh Tao
Live 7-Day Conditions — King Kong
SST ~30.3°C
Mon
18 May
18 May
26
Tue
19 May
19 May
39
Wed
20 May
20 May
42
Thu
21 May
21 May
43
Fri
22 May
22 May
43
Sat
23 May
23 May
42
Sun
24 May
24 May
53
Marine Life
Groupers
Snappers
Moray Eels
Nudibranchs
Notable Features
- • Gorilla-shaped boulder
- • Quiet site
- • Good backup option
Best Time to Visit
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak
Good
Now
About King Kong
King Kong is a quiet dive site between the more popular locations on Koh Tao's western coast. Large granite boulders create channels and overhangs where groupers, snappers, and moray eels reside. The site gets its name from the gorilla-like shape of one of the boulders visible above water.
Tips
A relaxed second-dive option. Good conditions when the east coast is rough.
Experience Required
Beginner to intermediate.
Location
GPS: 10.0780°N, 99.8170°E