Koh Talu (Prachuap)
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Resort Island Reef
A charming resort island with an SSI dive center, healthy house reef, and seasonal turtle nesting. Visibility can be poor but reef health is impressive.
Depth Range
6–16m
Site Type
island reef
Hua Hin & Prachuap
Visibility
2–12m
27–29°C
Getting There
2 hr drive from Hua Hin + 15 min boat
Bang Saphan Noi District
3 Jul
4 Jul
5 Jul
6 Jul
7 Jul
8 Jul
9 Jul
Marine Life
Notable Features
- • On-site dive center
- • Seasonal turtle nesting
- • Healthy reef despite visibility
- • Flying fox colony
Best Time to Visit
About Koh Talu (Prachuap)
Koh Talu Island Resort operates the only dive center in the Prachuap Khiri Khan area. The house reef drops to 16m with impressive staghorn coral, flower pot coral, brain coral, and anemone gardens. Flying foxes roost on the island, and turtles nest seasonally. Visibility is the main limitation — it can drop to 2m at times — but the reef health is surprisingly good for the Upper Gulf.
Tips
Manage expectations on visibility. The reef is healthier than it looks from the surface.
Experience Required
All levels.
Location
GPS: 11.0670°N, 99.5670°E
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