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Koh Ngam Noi

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Little Sister Island

Beginner Good Now

The smaller companion island to Koh Ngam Yai, with equally impressive reefs and even fewer visitors.

Depth Range

5–16m

Site Type

island reef

Chumphon

Visibility

10–30m

27–30°C

Getting There

1 hr boat from Chumphon

~15 km offshore Chumphon

Live 7-Day Conditions — Koh Ngam Noi
SST ~30°C
Fri
14 Aug
51
marginal
22km/h W
0.7m
Sat
15 Aug
52
marginal
22km/h W
0.7m
Sun
16 Aug
53
marginal
21km/h W
0.7m
Mon
17 Aug
62
good
18km/h W
0.6m
Tue
18 Aug
61
good
19km/h W
0.7m
Wed
19 Aug
61
good
22km/h W
0.7m
Thu
20 Aug
54
marginal
22km/h W
0.8m

Marine Life

Barracuda Groupers Anemonefish Nudibranchs

Notable Features

  • Very low diver traffic
  • Channel diving between islands
  • Pristine reef

Best Time to Visit

Jan
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Peak Good Now

About Koh Ngam Noi

Koh Ngam Noi sits just south of its bigger sister, offering similar reef quality in an even more secluded setting. The passage between the two islands can have mild current that attracts schooling fish. Often combined with Koh Ngam Yai for a multi-site day trip.

Tips

Dive the passage between the two Ngam islands for the best fish action.

Experience Required

All levels.

Location

GPS: 10.8850°N, 99.5820°E

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