Koh Kalok (Skull Island]

เกาะกะโหลก

Skull Island

Beginner Good Now

Named for its skull-like rock formation, this island offers decent reef diving and a dramatic topside appearance.

Depth Range

5–15m

Site Type

island reef

Chumphon

Visibility

5–20m

27–30°C

Getting There

40 min boat from Chumphon

Offshore Chumphon

Live 7-Day Conditions — Koh Kalok (Skull Island]

SST ~30.1°C

Mon
17 Aug

good

21km/h W
0.4m

Tue
18 Aug

good

21km/h W
0.4m

Wed
19 Aug

marginal

25km/h W
0.5m

Thu
20 Aug

good

23km/h W
0.4m

Fri
21 Aug

good

21km/h W
0.5m

Sat
22 Aug

good

21km/h W
0.3m

Sun
23 Aug

good

21km/h W
0.3m

Marine Life

Groupers Reef Fish Anemonefish

Notable Features

• Skull-shaped rock formation
• Photogenic topside
• Decent reef

Best Time to Visit

Jan

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Peak Good Now

About Koh Kalok (Skull Island]

Koh Kalok (Skull Island] gets its ominous name from the skull-like shape of its rocky face. The surrounding reef drops to 15m with rocky substrates colonized by hard corals and typical Gulf fish species. The dramatic above-water scenery adds to the dive experience.

Tips

Great photo opportunity of the skull-shaped rock from the boat.

Experience Required

All levels.

Location

GPS: 10.5500°N, 99.3200°E

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