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Koh Lak Ngam

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Hidden Island Reef

Beginner Good Now

A small island in the Chumphon group with a healthy fringing reef and very few divers.

Depth Range

5–20m

Site Type

reef

Chumphon

Visibility

8–25m

27–30°C

Getting There

1 hr boat from Chumphon

Chumphon archipelago

Live 7-Day Conditions — Koh Lak Ngam
SST ~30.1°C
Sun
16 Aug
54
marginal
21km/h W
0.6m
Mon
17 Aug
56
marginal
19km/h W
0.5m
Tue
18 Aug
56
marginal
22km/h W
0.6m
Wed
19 Aug
45
marginal
25km/h W
0.8m
Thu
20 Aug
56
marginal
22km/h W
0.8m
Fri
21 Aug
55
marginal
21km/h W
0.6m
Sat
22 Aug
55
marginal
21km/h W
0.6m

Marine Life

Reef Fish Groupers Nudibranchs

Notable Features

  • Minimal diver impact
  • Healthy reef
  • Good backup site

Best Time to Visit

Jan
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Peak Good Now

About Koh Lak Ngam

Koh Lak Ngam is part of the Chumphon dive cluster near the Ngam islands. Its reef is in excellent condition due to minimal human impact, with good coral coverage and typical Gulf reef fish. A solid second-dive option when combined with the nearby Ngam islands or HTMS Prab wreck.

Tips

Good backup site when current is too strong at Hin Pae.

Experience Required

All levels.

Location

GPS: 10.8750°N, 99.5750°E

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