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Koh Lak Raet

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Off the Radar

Beginner Peak Season

A small island in the Chumphon group with healthy reef and minimal tourist impact.

Depth Range

5–15m

Site Type

island reef

Chumphon

Visibility

8–20m

27–30°C

Getting There

1 hr boat from Chumphon

Near Koh Ngam group

Live 7-Day Conditions — Koh Lak Raet
SST ~30.2°C
Thu
2 Jul
52
marginal
19km/h W
0.6m
Fri
3 Jul
53
marginal
16km/h W
0.5m
Sat
4 Jul
54
marginal
18km/h W
0.5m
Sun
5 Jul
60
good
16km/h SW
0.5m
Mon
6 Jul
60
good
15km/h SW
0.4m
Tue
7 Jul
60
good
17km/h SW
0.5m
Wed
8 Jul
53
marginal
19km/h W
0.6m

Marine Life

Reef Fish Nudibranchs Groupers

Notable Features

  • Low tourist impact
  • Healthy reef

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak Good Now

About Koh Lak Raet

Koh Lak Raet is another of Chumphon's small islands offering pristine snorkeling and diving. Its reef benefits from the overall low tourist pressure in the Chumphon area, and it serves as a good additional stop on multi-island dive trips.

Tips

Combine with other Chumphon islands for a full day trip.

Experience Required

All levels.

Location

GPS: 10.9000°N, 99.5900°E

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